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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter 1, "An Unexpected Caller," through Chapter 5, "Stealing O'er the Fading Sky in Shadowy Flight".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Darlington House lifts off in Chapter 4, what dangerous thing happens to Cecilia?
(a) She nearly falls from the house while it is in flight.
(b) She is nearly struck by a bullet coming through the parlor window.
(c) She is nearly struck by a flying portrait of Black Beryl.
(d) She is nearly hit in the head with a heavy crystal bowl.

2. In Chapter 3, what does Cecilia seem to find indecent about Ned's waistcoat?
(a) Its fanciful embroidery.
(b) Its deep red color.
(c) Its silk fabric.
(d) Its pewter buttons.

3. What bird appears in the title of Chapter 1?
(a) Dodo.
(b) Auk.
(c) Mamo.
(d) Emu.

4. Why is Cecilia unable to read the letter from the Wisteria Society?
(a) She is not a senior member.
(b) The letter is in code.
(c) Pleasance has hidden the letter.
(d) The letter is written in invisible ink.

5. What does Cecilia threaten to stab Ned with in Chapter 1?
(a) A letter opener.
(b) A hatpin.
(c) An ice pick.
(d) A fish knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What figure of speech is present in the phrase "winter dreamed in her eyes" (3)?

2. 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)?

3. What word does Cecilia use to describe non-pirates?

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

5. How does Lady Armitage feel when she thinks that Cecilia is really dead?

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