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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter 6, "The Wisteria Society Motto," through Chapter 10, "Lord Albert and Lady Victoria".

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) A voracious being that grows thinner the more it eats.
(b) The wandering spirit of someone who died by drowning.
(c) A creature that can change from a seal into a human.
(d) Tiny human-like creatures that live underground in forests.

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

3. Who fires shots at Darlington House as it comes in for a landing in Ottery St. Mary?
(a) Patrick Morvath.
(b) Jane Fairweather.
(c) Constantinopla Brown.
(d) Ned Lightbourne.

4. What does Ned steal from Cecilia on their way into the hotel?
(a) Her pistol.
(b) Her knife.
(c) Her earrings.
(d) Her book.

5. What does Ned steal from one of the Wisteria Society houses in Chapter 6?
(a) A crystal bowl.
(b) A ribbon he once saw Cecilia wear.
(c) A pair of silver candlesticks.
(d) A portrait of Cilla.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Cecilia about the hotel where she and Ned stay the night?

2. What does Miss Darlington tell Cecilia the government's reason is for persecuting pirates?

3. Which name does Ned use when he offers his services as an assassin to Lady Armitage?

4. What unexpected thing does Ned do as he is leaving Lady Armitage's house?

5. Where do Ned and Cecilia go first when they enter the hotel?

(see the answer key)

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