House of Salt and Sorrows Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which family secret does Ortun reveal while drunk at the First Night dinner? (from Chapters 17 - 24)

He reveals that there is a curse upon the Thaumases.

He reveals that Morella is much younger than him.

He reveals that his daughters' slippers are being constantly ruined.

He reveals that he is no longer Duke of the Salann Islands.

2.

Why is Annaleigh so shocked to see Morella wearing a blue satin dress at breakfast after Eulalie's funeral? (from Chapters 1 - 8)

Morella is wearing Eulalie's old dress.

Morella is trying too hard to impress Ortun with her wardrobe.

Morella is wearing the exact same dress as Annaleigh.

Morella is breaking the Thaumas family's mourning customs.

3.

Where is the magic door Fisher spoke of actually located? (from Chapters 9 - 16)

Behind the statue of Pontus in a cave on the island.

Inside of the solarium, where the girls often sit together.

In Morella's bedroom inside of Highmoor.

On Hesperus, inside of Old Maude.

4.

What leads Annaleigh to suspect Edgar of being her sister's killer? (from Chapters 1 - 8)

He is reported to have been seen lurking near the cliffs by Highmoor on more than one occasion.

His hair matches the sample she found in Eulalie's drawer, meaning he had probably been stalking Eulalie and sneaking around in her room.

He is known to be jealous of the Thaumas family's fortunes, since he is only a poor clockmaker's apprentice.

His hair matches the sample she found in Eulalie's drawer, meaning he was probably her secret lover.

5.

How do Annaleigh and her sisters hope to help Morella during her painful pregnancy? (from Chapters 17 - 24)

They take over the planning of the Churning festivities.

They call in a doctor to watch over her day and night.

They write to Ortun, requesting he come back home as soon as possible.

They constantly rub her belly with ointments.

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