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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Beatrice not feeling well when she awakes in Chapter 3?

2. What is embroidered on the gown that Beatrice wears to the Assembly Dance?

3. In Chapter 2, what petals scent the air?

4. What color are Danton Maisonette's eyes?

5. Where was Ysbeta born?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Clara get Beatrice ready for the Assembly Dance in Chapter 2?

2. What happens if Beatrice's father punishes her?

3. How do the Llanandari and the Chaslanders use lesser magics?

4. How does Beatrice persuade Harriet to keep her conversation with Ysbeta a secret?

5. Who do Beatrice and Harriet meet when they go riding in Chapter 4?

6. Why is Beatrice's father proud of her in Chapter 4?

7. Why does Ysbeta come to see Beatrice in Chapter 3?

8. What does Beatrice do to repay Nadi for Ianthe casting her out?

9. What does Ianthe say to Beatrice when they are alone, and he walks her back to her house?

10. Why is Beatrice looking for grimoires?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beatrice meets Ysbeta and Ianthe Lavan at a bookstore. What does Ysbeta want Beatrice to give her? Who are the Lavans? Why does Beatrice feel that she cannot refuse Ysbeta’s request?

Essay Topic 2

Danton speaks to Beatrice privately at the Blossom Ride. Why does Danton speak to Beatrice privately? What does he want from her? How is he willing to use blackmail to get what he wants?

Essay Topic 3

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood in The Midnight Bargain, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

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