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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 is nearly struck by a bullet coming through the parlor window.
(b) She is nearly hit in the head with a heavy crystal bowl.
(c) She is nearly struck by a flying portrait of Black Beryl.
(d) She nearly falls from the house while it is in flight.

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

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

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

5. At the end of Chapter 5, what is it implied that Cecilia sees in the distant shadows?
(a) Mountains.
(b) A lantern light.
(c) Her father's house.
(d) Ned Lightbourne.

Short Answer Questions

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

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. Why does Lady Armitage wish to have Cecilia killed?

4. What is the title of the poem that Cecilia is reading aloud in the book's opening?

5. What is Miss Darlingon's first name?

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