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

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

3. Where is Cecilia's mother?
(a) She went missing during a battle with witches.
(b) She was murdered many years ago.
(c) She abandoned Cecilia when Cecilia was nine.
(d) She is in jail for stealing a valuable diamond.

4. By what name does Ned introduce himself to Cecilia in Chapter 3?
(a) Captain Lightbourne.
(b) Dr. Lumes.
(c) Teddy Luxe.
(d) Eduardo de Luca.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miss Darlingon's first name?

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

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

4. 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)?

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

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