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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter 11, "A Sudden Awakening," through Chapter 15, "Cecilia's Tragic Childhood".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ned thinks of Cilla as an "enigmatic" person, what does this mean is true about Cilla (88)?
(a) She liked to make people anxious and unsettled.
(b) Her actions and motivations were mysterious.
(c) Her sense of humor was unpredictable and sometimes cruel.
(d) She enjoyed drama and being the center of attention.

2. When Ned is trying to decide what Cecilia's nickname should be, to what flower does he compare her?
(a) Rose.
(b) Lily.
(c) Camellia.
(d) Orchid.

3. During the flashback in which Cecilia writes down plans for killing her father, what new information is communicated about her father's murder of her mother?
(a) Miss Darlington is the one who persuaded Cilla to leave Morvath.
(b) Cecilia was actually present when the murder occurred.
(c) Cilla drew a gun and threatened Morvath with it before he killed her.
(d) Morvath had an accomplice when he killed Cilla.

4. Who appears at Lady Armitage's house when she is expecting Ned in Chapter 12?
(a) Jacobsen.
(b) Randall.
(c) Alex.
(d) Morvath.

5. At the end of Chapter 5, what is it implied that Cecilia sees in the distant shadows?
(a) Her father's house.
(b) Ned Lightbourne.
(c) A lantern light.
(d) Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jane imply is unladylike about Oply?

2. When Cecilia interrupts Frederick's "effusions," what is she interrupting (180)?

3. By what name does Ned introduce himself to Cecilia in Chapter 3?

4. Why is Cecilia unable to read the letter from the Wisteria Society?

5. On page 28, the text refers to nuns who are "made mad" by the songs of "selkies." What is a "selkie"?

(see the answer key)

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