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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter 11, "A Sudden Awakening," through Chapter 15, "Cecilia's Tragic Childhood".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Euphemism.
(b) Aside.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Hyperbole.

2. What did Miss Darlington steal from Mr. Rotunder?
(a) His glass eye.
(b) His sextant.
(c) His wooden leg.
(d) His scrapbook.

3. When Cecilia, Ned, and Lady Armitage are talking in the woods during the scouting mission in Chapter 13, what does Ned begin to suspect Cecilia is planning?
(a) To get captured on purpose.
(b) To join forces with Morvath.
(c) To lose him in the woods.
(d) To steal Northangerland Abbey.

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)?
(a) It is somber and foreboding.
(b) It is terrifying and surreal.
(c) It is elaborate and colorful.
(d) It is flashy and tasteless.

5. Why have Miss Darlington and Miss Brown fallen out of touch?
(a) Miss Brown was involved in Cilla's death.
(b) Miss Darlington framed Miss Brown for a robbery.
(c) Miss Brown stole a valuable painting from Miss Darlington.
(d) Miss Darlington tried to have Miss Brown assassinated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Black Beryl?

2. Who appears at Lady Armitage's house when she is expecting Ned in Chapter 12?

3. What excuse does Lady Armitage give for her difficulties in flying her house?

4. In Chapter 12, what solution does Cecilia offer to the problem of the patriarchy?

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

(see the answer key)

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