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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her first art class at the asylum, what does ConaLee's mother paint?
(a) Coneflowers.
(b) Rose.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Lilies.

2. Where does Weed like to hide and listen to the women in the kitchen?
(a) Behind a cabinet.
(b) Pantry.
(c) Pots.
(d) Under a table.

3. What color are Dr. Story's eyes?
(a) Blue-gray.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Green.
(d) Brown.

4. What color tablecloths cover the tables in the asylum dining room?
(a) Cream.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Green.

5. What color is the dress that Mrs. Bowman gives ConaLee as part of her uniform?
(a) Black.
(b) Gray.
(c) Burgundy.
(d) Navy.

6. Where does Weed like to dig when everyone is at chores?
(a) In the garden.
(b) Back of the barn.
(c) Behind a shed.
(d) In the back pasture.

7. What does Dr. Story serve himself and O'Shea when they meet in Dr. Story's office after the carriage ride where animals cross the road?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Brandy.

8. What animals does ConaLee see on her first walk in the orchard with her mother, Nurse Blevins, and Mrs. Kasinski?
(a) Deer.
(b) Rabbits, squirrels, and raccoons.
(c) Rabbits and squirrels.
(d) Stags.

9. How old is Dr. Story in 1874?
(a) 45.
(b) 44.
(c) 42.
(d) 43.

10. How old was Eliza when she came upon Dearbhla's son in a spring meadow when her horse went lame?
(a) 15.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 17.

11. In December 1874, where does Dearbhla sit and watch the stars?
(a) Rocking chair.
(b) Straight chair.
(c) Porch hammock.
(d) Bench.

12. Where does Dearbhla take her roots and medicinals to trade?
(a) Grocer.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Dry goods emporium.
(d) Doctor.

13. What is dessert for the first meal ConaLee and her mother have at the asylum with the other ladies?
(a) Pound cake.
(b) Sugar cookies.
(c) Sponge cake.
(d) Lemon bars.

14. What does Dearbhla heard as she nears Weston?
(a) Church bells.
(b) Screaming and yelling.
(c) Shouting.
(d) Fire bells.

15. How many windows are in the kitchen at the asylum?
(a) 10.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many unmarried nurse attendants stay in the top-floor rooms where ConaLee sleeps in December 1874?

2. What time do ConaLee and the other unmarried nurse attendants have to turn down the gas wall sconces in their rooms?

3. What constellation does Dearbhla observe in December 1874?

4. How many times did Dr. Story meet with Papa before he escaped?

5. What instruments does ConaLee's mother play at the asylum?

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