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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. How has Lady Armitage prepared in advance for a possible attempt to steal her house?
(a) The house's steering mechanism is locked and the key is well hidden.
(b) She has disassembled the house's steering mechanism.
(c) One of her housemaids is waiting in the wheelhouse with a gun.
(d) There is a hidden trap awaiting anyone who approaches the wheelhouse.

2. How long has Cecilia been Miss Darlington's ward?
(a) 16 years.
(b) 13 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 7 years.

3. What does Cecilia tell Oply is the reason that Jane is not yet a senior member of the Wisteria Society?
(a) Jane is considered unreliable and sneaky.
(b) Jane has not yet graduated from school.
(c) Jane does not have her "wings."
(d) Jane has never robbed a bank.

4. In Chapter 5, where has Constantinopla just returned from?
(a) The United States.
(b) Boarding school.
(c) Windsor Castle.
(d) Prison.

5. What word does Cecilia use to describe non-pirates?
(a) Corsair.
(b) Scupper.
(c) Landlubber.
(d) Grommet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual weapon did Mrs. Rotunder employ in her recent assassination attempt against Miss Darlington?

2. When Cecilia, Ned, and Lady Armitage are talking in the woods during the scouting mission in Chapter 13, what does Ned begin to suspect Cecilia is planning?

3. When Miss Darlington corrects Cecilia's use of the word "steal" by saying "Obtain by private means," which device is this an example of (4)?

4. Whose idea is it to have tea in Ottery St. Mary?

5. Why does Ned propose to take Cecilia to Lady Armitage's house?

(see the answer key)

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