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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is 'the old wall'?
(a) A never-completed renovation to Pointz Hall.
(b) The oldest part of the Pointz Hall house.
(c) A portion of Hadrian's Wall that crosses the property.
(d) Giles' nickname for his aunt.

2. What has Mrs. Swithin nailed to the barn?
(a) A lantern holder.
(b) A curtain.
(c) A placard.
(d) A flag pole.

3. What are the only two emotions Isa acknowledges?
(a) Love and hate.
(b) Happiness and sadness.
(c) Anger and envy.
(d) Excitement and boredom.

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

5. What does the cook prepare for the event preparers?
(a) Soup.
(b) Biscuits.
(c) Stew.
(d) Sandwiches.

6. How does Miss La Trobe regard the pageant?
(a) As a serious endeavor.
(b) As an embarassing spectacle.
(c) As an important local tradition.
(d) As a waste of time.

7. How does the audience react to the pageant?
(a) The audience is bored.
(b) The audience is engaged.
(c) The audiece is emotionally moved.
(d) The audience finds it laughable.

8. What does Mr. Oliver call his grandson after surprising him from behind a tree?
(a) An old-soul.
(b) A brat.
(c) A prince.
(d) A cry-baby.

9. What does Eliza Clark sell?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Books.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Wool.

10. What kind of dog does Mr. Oliver have?
(a) A Labrador.
(b) An Afghan.
(c) A Beagle.
(d) A Greyhound.

11. What do William and Mrs. Swithin see when they go outside?
(a) Fireworks.
(b) A cloud of smoke.
(c) Mr. Oliver playing with his dog.
(d) Cars arriving.

12. Which of the following is not one of Mrs. Sands' helpers?
(a) Caleb.
(b) David.
(c) Lois.
(d) Irene.

13. Who does Isa mock lines from the pageant with?
(a) William.
(b) Giles.
(c) Mrs. Manresa.
(d) Mrs. Swithin.

14. Who does Giles focus most of his anger on after arriving at Pointz Hall?
(a) Mr. Oliver.
(b) Isa.
(c) Mrs. Manresa.
(d) Mrs. Swithin.

15. What is the general opinion of Albert in real life?
(a) That he is highly intelligent.
(b) That he is an idiot.
(c) That he is dashing.
(d) That he is an excellent actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people go with Mrs. Swithin for a tour of Pointz Hall?

2. Who does Eliza Clark play in the pageant?

3. What do Mrs. Swithin and Mr. Oliver wonder about in regards to the event?

4. What noise announces the beginning of the play?

5. What is the name of Mr. Oliver's dog?

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