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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the servants at Ralph's house?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Gleason.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Svenson.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Larsen.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Borg.

2. What makes Ralph anxious as he waits for the train?
(a) People are firing questions at him.
(b) There is a thunderstorm moving in.
(c) The train is late.
(d) He is feeling nauseous.

3. Who is Catherine?
(a) Ralph's sister.
(b) Ralph's mail order bride.
(c) Ralph's housekeeper.
(d) Ralph's first wife.

4. Who/What is on the train for which Ralph is waiting?
(a) His mail order bride.
(b) A shipment of boots.
(c) His son.
(d) A shipment of furniture.

5. What bothers Catherine about her plan to get rid of Ralph now?
(a) Her conscience is starting to bother her.
(b) It will be more difficult if there is a son in the picture.
(c) She could not bear being imprisoned if caught.
(d) She has fallen in love with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the carriage end up as Catherine tries to rein in the horses?

2. Where did Ralph go away to college?

3. What is Catherine's cousin's name?

4. What does Catherine do with her expensive clothing?

5. What had Ralph done when he caught Emilia and her lover together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significance does the loss of Catherine's jewelry serve symbolically and as an element of foreshadowing?

2. What role does deception play in the relationship between Catherine and Truitt?

3. Describe the scenario where Catherine observes Antonio in the restaurant.

4. Describe the carriage accident in which Ralph is hurt.

5. What do Malloy and Fisk report to Catherine regarding Antonio and to what do they reluctantly agree to do for Catherine?

6. How does Catherine spend her time in St. Louis?

7. How is the theme of isolation repeated as Catherine takes note of her new surroundings?

8. What do the secret garden and the Italian house symbolize?

9. What does Truitt's wish to have Antonio back foreshadow for the story?

10. What is the one expectation that Truitt has of Catherine by sending her to St. Louis?

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