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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. What is the name of Mr. Oliver's country home?
(a) Nostell Priory.
(b) Pointz Hall.
(c) Clandon Park.
(d) Harewood House.

2. What religious figure appears in the pageant?
(a) A pope.
(b) A rabbi.
(c) An angel.
(d) A priest.

3. What do the villagers do when "Queen Elizabeth" returns to the stage?
(a) Make alterations to her costume.
(b) Sing a song to her.
(c) Gather around her.
(d) Throw balls of paper at her.

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

5. What book does Mr. Oliver use for reference?
(a) A dictionary.
(b) A bible.
(c) A farmer's almanac.
(d) An encyclopedia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isa remind herself of when she sees Giles?

2. What has Mrs. Swithin nailed to the barn?

3. What does the cook prepare for the event preparers?

4. What role does Albert play?

5. What is NOT mentioned in the long and confusing passage that is recited in the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the rumor about the lily pond near Pointz Hall? What does Mr. Oliver think of this rumor?

2. Where do the acting troupe prepare for the pageant?

3. How does the pageant get off to a rocky start?

4. What does Giles fume about while the group has tea?

5. What role does Albert play, and why is it not considered a stretch for him?

6. What do the villagers do when 'Queen Elizabeth' returns to the stage?

7. How is Mrs. Manresa described?

8. What does Mrs. Swithin talk about in the barn?

9. What does Miss La Trobe lament as the audience leaves for the intermission?

10. What does an old crone character recite on the stage?

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