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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what novel is the character of Miss Havisham feaured (referenced in Chapter 7)?
(a) A Tale of Two Cities.
(b) Oliver Twist.
(c) A Christmas Carol.
(d) Great Expectations.

2. What is ammonia otherwise called, according to Thatcher in Chapter 6?
(a) Acid nitride.
(b) Hydrogen peroxide.
(c) Alkaline air.
(d) Baking soda.

3. At what time does Mary tell Mr. Foggett to return and collect them from the Pine Barrens in Chapter 8?
(a) 3:00.
(b) 5:00.
(c) 4:00.
(d) 2:00.

4. Who is the maid that helps Rose and Polly attain their mystery novels?
(a) Gracie.
(b) Anna.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Mrs. Brindle.

5. What was the name of Willa's mother?
(a) Polly.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Darcie.
(d) Aurelia.

6. What is Nick's last name?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Petrofaccio.
(c) Tavoularis.
(d) Knox.

7. What is the name of the cook in the Greenwood household in Chapter 2?
(a) Mrs. Cooke.
(b) Mrs. Duncan.
(c) Mrs. Brindle.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

8. What periodical has returned encouraging correspondence regarding Mary's idea for a series called "The Pines in All Seasons" in Chapter 8?
(a) The New Yorker.
(b) New York Magazine.
(c) Reader's Digest.
(d) Harper's Monthly.

9. How much money does Mary say she will earn for each article in her series on the Pine Barrens in Chapter 8?
(a) $25.
(b) $50.
(c) $100.
(d) $85.

10. When did the Vineland Women's Caucus organize the presidential vote for women in the community to protest the notion that women would not be interested in voting, according to Mr. Hawk in Chapter 7?
(a) 1897.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1868.
(d) 1874.

11. Where is the home located that Willa's family has inherited?
(a) Silverton.
(b) Manchester.
(c) New Brunswick.
(d) Vineland.

12. How old was Willa's mother when she died?
(a) 89.
(b) 79.
(c) 69.
(d) 74.

13. On what day of the week does Mrs. Treat's botanical society hold meetings?
(a) Saturdays.
(b) Wednesdays.
(c) Sundays.
(d) Tuesdays.

14. Who is the editor of the rival newspaper to Captain Landis's?
(a) Mr. Petrofaccio.
(b) Mr. Carruth.
(c) Mr. Nailburne.
(d) Mr. Carlyle.

15. With what plant is Mrs. Treat conducting an experiment when Thatcher visits her in Chapter 4?
(a) A redwood fern.
(b) A Venus flytrap.
(c) An orchid.
(d) A pitcher plant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the unfortunate news that Thatcher shares with Rose in Chapter 2?

2. Who comes to interrupt the conversation between Willa and Gwen in Chapter 9?

3. Who is helping feed Nick when Willa arrives at the hospital in Chapter 9?

4. How many older brothers does Thatcher have?

5. What is Mrs. Treat's first name?

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