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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. Why did Richard want to get rid of Agnes?
(a) because he was jealous of her and Maud
(b) so Maud could escape
(c) because he was afraid of her exposing them
(d) So Sue could take her place

2. Why does Maud find it difficult to look at Sue?
(a) because Maud is in love with Sue
(b) because Maud is afraid of revealing the truth to Sue
(c) because Sue is very homely
(d) because Maud is tricking Sue

3. What does the two of hearts signify in fortune telling?
(a) a happy fortune
(b) a love relationship
(c) a future trip
(d) imminent death

4. Who devised the entire scheme about the inheritance?
(a) Sue's aunt
(b) John Vroom
(c) the Gentleman
(d) Mrs. Sucksby

5. What does Maud find so humorous when she observes Richard and Sue together?
(a) that Richard is pretending to be conspiring with Sue
(b) that Sue believes Richard is in love with her
(c) that Sue is five inches taller than Richard
(d) that Richard kisses Sue

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maud pass the day in a stupor?

2. How does Richard contrive to be able to see and talk to Maud every day?

3. How are Sue's struggles interpreted at the insane asylum?

4. What is the implication of Mrs. Sucksby saying, "my own dear girl."

5. Why do Maud and Mrs. Sucksby move towards Richard holding the knife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes Maud during the night after the outing and what does Maud do about it?

2. Give a brief description of what Mr. Lilly has to say in the letter to Richard and how Maud feels about the letter.

3. How does Richard get Agnes out of the house?

4. What does Maud give to Sue and what does that foreshadow?

5. What does Maud think about as she readies for her escape from Briar?

6. What happens when Maud finally escapes?

7. What does Maud learn when she demands to know where she is when arriving at Mrs. Sucksby's house?

8. What is Mrs. Sucksby's reaction to Maud's return?

9. How does Sue feel about Maud, who was partially responsible for Sue being in the asylum?

10. What does Maud do with the razor she stole from her uncle?

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