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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day does Margaret plan to leave Vida Winter's house?

2. What is of particular concern to John-the-dig after Charlie disappears?

3. After Hester leaves and Isabelle dies, what can be said about the Missus?

4. Who is Aurelius' half-sister?

5. Hester is troubled about a boy in the garden. Why?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lie does Ambrose Proctor tell the doctor?

2. What is Margaret hoping to find when she looks in Winter's collection of "Jane Eyre" books?

3. Who takes care of the unnamed child?

4. What crucial part of Vida Winter's story does Margaret figure out which answers many of the unsolved pieces of the story's puzzle?

5. How does Adeline begin to confuse people about which twin is which?

6. Describe how the fire started.

7. In what state is Charlie's room when John-the-dig breaks down the door?

8. After finding Charlie, where does Adeline immediately go, and what does she do?

9. Explain the suspicious cause of death concerning the ladder.

10. What does Margaret tell Aurelius, and what does he then ask of her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate the use of word choice in the novel, especially in the author's use to create a mood. Use specific examples with accompanying page numbers to show how Setterfield uses "loaded" words for her advantage.

Essay Topic 2

In their first interview, Vida Winter says to Margaret, " I can't stand politeness.... people with ambition don't give a damn about what people think of them." Many people would argue that politeness is a virtue, but Vida Winters thinks otherwise. Do you agree or disagree that politeness is virtue? Is it or is it not an admirable character trait? Discuss how Winter's lack of politeness affected her ability to relate to others, and whether if affects her appeal to readers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the repercussions of the bad parenting for the Angelfield children. George doted on Isabelle but ignored Charlie. The bad parenting continued in the next generation, as Isabelle, too, neglected her children. Write about the bad parenting exhibited at Angelfield, and the effects this had on the many affected characters.

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