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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 61 - 75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Miss La Trobe want the pageant to take place?
(a) At her own house.
(b) In the grand ballroom.
(c) On the terrace.
(d) At the village center.

2. Who is Miss La Trobe?
(a) The pageant director.
(b) Mr. Oliver's neighbor.
(c) Mr. Oliver's secretary.
(d) A visitor from France.

3. Where is the acting troupe preparing for the pageant?
(a) In the barn.
(b) In the dining hall.
(c) In the garage.
(d) In the bushes.

4. What does William have a strange urge to do?
(a) Punch Giles Oliver.
(b) Steal a piece of silver from the cabinet.
(c) Confess his troubles to Mrs. Swithin.
(d) Take part in the pageant.

5. What does William have a brief fantasy about?
(a) Eloping with Mrs. Manresa.
(b) Owning the Pointz Hall estate.
(c) Jumping up on stage and singing.
(d) A romance with Isa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Oliver's religious belief?

2. How does Miss La Trobe regard the pageant?

3. What superstitious notion does Mrs. Swithin wonder about?

4. Who is said to have drowned in the lily pond near Pointz Hall?

5. What does Miss La Trobe lament after the play is stopped?

(see the answer key)

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