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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. What is the warding collar made from that Beatrice's mother shows her in Chapter 12?

2. What does Ianthe pay for Beatrice's basket?

3. How many orchids does Mrs. Lavan have in her greenhouse?

4. In Chapter 15, what is the name of the groom who tends Beatrice's horse?

5. Where is Harriet having tea in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ianthe warn Ysbeta can happen if she fails when she summons a spirit?

2. What problems does Ysbeta have when she summons a spirit in Chapter 13?

3. Who is Peter Fowles, and what does he ask Beatrice at the dance in Chapter 10?

4. What plans does Ysbeta tell Beatrice that Lord Gordon has?

5. What is Beatrice's cabin like on the Shining Hand?

6. What does Mrs. Lavan look like and what is she doing when Beatrice is introduced to her?

7. In Chapter 13, what statue does Beatrice notice at Ysbeta's home?

8. At the end of Chapter 17, what does Ianthe say and do as he and Beatrice watch the fireworks?

9. How does Dr. Kirford fix Beatrice's knee after her accident?

10. Why does Beatrice and Harriet's carriage have to wait on the street in Chapter 10, and what does Beatrice notice as they wait?

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

Beatrice’s father has made some poor business decisions. What financial situation is Mr. Clayborn in? What is the only way that he can restore his fortunes? Why is that the only means of regaining financial security?

Essay Topic 3

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of the novel and why is that incident the climax?

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