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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. On page 28, the text refers to nuns who are "made mad" by the songs of "selkies." What is a "selkie"?
(a) Tiny human-like creatures that live underground in forests.
(b) A voracious being that grows thinner the more it eats.
(c) The wandering spirit of someone who died by drowning.
(d) A creature that can change from a seal into a human.

2. Where does Cecilia find the copy of Wuthering Heights she steals in Chapter 11?
(a) Behind some Bibles at the Young Women's Christian Association reading room.
(b) Behind a canister of tea in The Knowles hotel kitchen.
(c) In the saddlebag of one of the horses she steals from the hotel stable.
(d) In the baggage left inside the carriage she and Ned stole.

3. When the narrative describes the Wisteria Society women inside the Ancient Mariner as "an Impressionist's fever dream," what claim is being made about their appearance (79)?
(a) It is elaborate and colorful.
(b) It is somber and foreboding.
(c) It is terrifying and surreal.
(d) It is flashy and tasteless.

4. What do Queen Victoria's remarks about Ned cause Oply to realize?
(a) The Queen dislikes Ned intensely.
(b) The Queen has no idea who Ned really is.
(c) Ned has yet another secret identity.
(d) Ned might be a danger to Cecilia.

5. Why does Lady Armitage wish to have Cecilia killed?
(a) To steal a necklace Cecilia owns.
(b) To send a message to the Wisteria Socity.
(c) To punish Patrick Morvath.
(d) To weaken Miss Darlington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Armitage daydream about Ned doing when he finally brings her news of Cecilia's death?

2. What does Cecilia tell Oply is the reason that Jane is not yet a senior member of the Wisteria Society?

3. What fake names does Ned give for himself and Cecilia at the hotel?

4. Who is Black Beryl?

5. When Lady Armitage is thinking about Ned presenting her with Cecilia's finger or ear, what does she remember Cecilia once giving her?

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