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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Nurse Blevin's first name?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Eira.
(d) Bronwen.

3. How far of a ride is it from the asylum to the ridge where Dearbhla lives?
(a) 2 1/2 days.
(b) 1 and 1/2 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 2 days.

4. 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) Brandy.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Tea.

5. In 1874, how long has Dr. Kirkbridge been married to his wife?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 18 years.
(c) 24 years.
(d) 10 years.

6. What time do ConaLee and the other unmarried nurse attendants have to turn down the gas wall sconces in their rooms?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) 9:30 p.m.
(c) 10 p.m.
(d) 8:30 p.m.

7. In December of 1874, how often is ConaLee's mother dining at family table in Dr. Story's apartments?
(a) Once or twice a week.
(b) 1 time a week.
(c) 4 times a week.
(d) Two or three times a week.

8. After the carriage ride, where does O'Shea go after leaving Dr. Story's office?
(a) His rooms.
(b) Gardens.
(c) Kitchen.
(d) Stables.

9. What do some ladies from town sell on the Sundays when the town visits the asylum?
(a) Sweet tea and pies.
(b) Lemonade and cookies.
(c) Lemonade and pies.
(d) Sweet tea and cookies.

10. How many uniforms does Mrs. Bowman give ConaLee when it is agreed the girl will serve as Miss Janet's companion?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

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

12. How many acres are the grounds of the asylum?
(a) 9.
(b) About 15.
(c) 18.
(d) Nearly 10.

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

14. In December 1874, how many men are running a footrace across the lowest slope of the Great Lawn when ConaLee and her mother return from a walk?
(a) 9 or 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 11 or 12.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Dearbhla, A Return," what is a horse pulling when Dearbhla finds it on her way home?

2. How many pullets does Dearbhla find still in the woods around Eliza's cabin after the cabin is abandoned?

3. What color is the uniform of the young attendant who comes to open the door for ConaLee and her mother at the asylum?

4. In December 1874, where does Weed find Hexum when the cooks send him to find her as lady patients queue for breakfast?

5. Who did the mirror belong to that ConaLee has in December of 1974?

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