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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. 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)?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Non Sequitur.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Homage.

2. What is Jane constantly reading throughout Chapters 6 and 7?
(a) A book of war poems.
(b) A book of Wordsworth poems.
(c) Jane Eyre.
(d) Wuthering Heights.

3. During the flashback in which Cecilia writes down plans for killing her father, what new information is communicated about her father's murder of her mother?
(a) Cecilia was actually present when the murder occurred.
(b) Miss Darlington is the one who persuaded Cilla to leave Morvath.
(c) Cilla drew a gun and threatened Morvath with it before he killed her.
(d) Morvath had an accomplice when he killed Cilla.

4. What technique is used when the title of Chapter 5 mentions "The End of Wuthering Heights" (45)?
(a) Paronomasia.
(b) Synesthesia.
(c) Tautology.
(d) Encomium.

5. Why does Ned propose to take Cecilia to Lady Armitage's house?
(a) So Lady Armitage can protect Cecilia.
(b) So Cecilia can persuade Lady Armitage to pursue Morvath.
(c) So he can collect his fee from Lady Armitage.
(d) So they can steal it.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what name does Ned introduce himself to Cecilia in Chapter 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 does Ned steal from Cecilia on their way into the hotel?

4. When the narrative describes the Wisteria Society women inside the Ancient Mariner as "an Impressionist's fever dream," what claim is being made about their appearance (79)?

5. What reason does Ned give Cecilia for knowing the area of Sidmouth well?

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