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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the scene in which the lake is used?
(a) On the Summer's Eve.
(b) A Picnic Party.
(c) Lady of the Lake.
(d) Meet Me by the Water's Edge.

2. Who does Budge play in the pageant?
(a) A butcher.
(b) A school teacher.
(c) A traffic cop.
(d) A bus driver.

3. Where does Miss La Trobe go after the pageant ends?
(a) To a pub.
(b) To her house.
(c) To sit by the lily pond.
(d) To have dessert with the Olivers.

4. Who announces that the pageant is over?
(a) Mr. Oliver.
(b) Budge.
(c) Miss La Trobe.
(d) Queen Elizabeth.

5. What does Isa listen to as she crosses the lawn after the end of the pageant?
(a) The actors grumbling about Miss La Trobe.
(b) Children laughing.
(c) Church bells.
(d) The singing birds.

6. What is the sheet painted to resemble a wall supposed to represent?
(a) Civilization.
(b) Stability.
(c) Progress.
(d) Safety.

7. What does Mrs. Swithin name leaves after that are floating on the water?
(a) Constellations.
(b) Horses.
(c) Places.
(d) Prime Ministers.

8. What is the character, Eleanor's, surname?
(a) Handley.
(b) Harrington.
(c) Heath.
(d) Hardcastle.

9. What is pointed toward the audience in the act which follows "A Picnic Party"?
(a) A light.
(b) A mirror.
(c) An electric fan.
(d) A water hose.

10. In the romantic comedy, what is the occupation of the man that the girl's aunt wants her to marry?
(a) He is a prison guard.
(b) He is an author.
(c) He is a land owner.
(d) He is a con-man.

11. Around what year is the scene featuring Edgar and Eleanor set?
(a) 1830.
(b) 1860.
(c) 1920.
(d) 1900.

12. How do Giles, Isa and William all feel inside while they wait for the pageant to resume?
(a) Desperately unhappy.
(b) Excited.
(c) Tired.
(d) Content.

13. What does Miss La Trobe plan as she leaves the lawn?
(a) A holiday in France.
(b) Her next pageant.
(c) To clean up the next day.
(d) A move to another village.

14. What does the gramophone play after the Victorian section of the pageant?
(a) God Save the King.
(b) Rule Brittania.
(c) Home, Sweet Home.
(d) Greensleeves.

15. In the romantic comedy, who does the girl's aunt arrange for her to marry?
(a) Sir Poppiefield.
(b) Sir Lilyliver.
(c) Sir Clayfoot.
(d) Sir Yellowbutton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Harraden's second scheme to get Flavinda's father's wealth?

2. While waiting for the play to begin, what expression does someone ask the meaning of?

3. What is the romantic comedy play that is performed in the pageant titled?

4. Which of the following is not listed as one of the village laws?

5. In the romantic comedy, what is the name of the orphaned girl?

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