The Night Gardener Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is symbolized by Kip's sleeping in the stables? (from Chapters 23 – 33)

His denial of the existence of evil.

His moral nature and distance from sin.

His decision to leave the island without Molly.

His growing separation from reality.

2.

Why does Hester, aside from the purposes of stories, remind Molly that what someone does, is not who that person is? (from Chapters 23 – 33)

To remind her sins can be separated from the sinner.

To remind her that nothing in life is necessarily permanent.

To remind her that it is impossible for the Irish to live in England.

To remind her no real storyteller can do other work.

3.

Why does Hester refuse to blame anyone but herself for her death? (from Chapters 34 – 44)

Because Hester was intending to commit suicide.

Because her curiosity was what brought her to the estate.

Because Hester is not dying.

Because the Night Gardener is actually to blame.

4.

Why does Molly comfort Bertrand, apart from wanting him to feel better? (from Chapters 34 – 44)

Because she realizes that she will one day need a stranger to comfor her.

Because she realizes if the Windsors do not leave the island, she and Kip cannot leave.

Because she must distract him so that she and Kip can escape the island.

Because she realizes she and Kip are a part of the Windsor story, now.

5.

Why do Molly and Kip stake out the Night Gardener? (from Chapters 12 – 22)

To see what he is doing in the dark of night.

To confront him and see what it is that he wants.

To find a way to kill him.

To find a way to lure him off the island.

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