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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 hit in the head with a heavy crystal bowl.
(d) She is nearly struck by a flying portrait of Black Beryl.

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

3. Which name does Ned use when he offers his services as an assassin to Lady Armitage?
(a) Eduardo de Luca.
(b) Teddy Luxe.
(c) Duarte Leveport.
(d) Captain Smith.

4. What book does Cecilia take with her on her walk to the library?
(a) Agnes Grey.
(b) The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
(c) Jane Eyre.
(d) Wuthering Heights.

5. 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)?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Aside.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Euphemism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used when the title of Chapter 5 mentions "The End of Wuthering Heights" (45)?

2. Who is Black Beryl?

3. When Cecilia tells Ned that, since he is the one doing the killing, it is his responsibility to "provide the coin for Charon," what technique is being used (31)?

4. At the end of Chapter 5, what is it implied that Cecilia sees in the distant shadows?

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

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