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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ash do that makes Christabel say that perhaps they should stop writing?
(a) Ash asks her to come away with him.
(b) Ash goes by Christabel's house when he is nearby.
(c) Ash tells Christobel how beautiful she is.
(d) Ash mentions possibly divorcing his wife.

2. What hotel is Cropper staying at?
(a) Barrett's Hotel.
(b) Brown's Hotel.
(c) Ritz Hotel.
(d) Haymarket Hotel.

3. Does Ash think that Christabel can be both a muse and a poet?
(a) Yes, Ash thinks she can be his muse and her own poet.
(b) No, Ash thinks she can be only one or the other.
(c) Yes, but not at the same time.
(d) No, Ash thinks she can only be a poet, but never a muse.

4. What is Roland's reaction to Val telling him that a man wants to take her away to Newmarket?
(a) He says she is making it up.
(b) He is relieved that she's leaving.
(c) He says it may do her good.
(d) He is jealous and angry.

5. What does the light reflected from the water on the cave ceiling look like?
(a) Stars.
(b) Dancers.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Fire.

6. What hotel do Maud and Roland go to?
(a) The Hoff Lunn Spout Hotel.
(b) The Marsh Alby Manor Hotel.
(c) The Mark Loudy Kenn Hotel.
(d) The Andover Colby Tanner Hotel.

7. When is the poem Swammerdam set?
(a) In 1680.
(b) In 1780.
(c) In 1580.
(d) In 1880.

8. How does Sir George react to the discovery?
(a) He doesn't care about the discovery.
(b) He is excited and curious.
(c) He is cautious and possessive.
(d) He is worried and nervous.

9. How many letters does Roland find in the book?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

10. What is Maud's suggestion for herself and Roland to read the letters?
(a) She suggests that she begins reading at the beginning and Roland begins at the end.
(b) She suggests that she read Christabel's letters, while Roland reads Ash's.
(c) She suggests that she read the letters first, and Roland reads after her.
(d) She suggests they read the letters aloud to each other.

11. How does Maud find the box in Christabel's room?
(a) From a clue in a poem.
(b) From an entry in a diary.
(c) From a passage in a letter.
(d) From a photograph in an old book.

12. What interesting references does Roland find in the diary?
(a) References to a mysterious illness of Christabel and a necklace from an unknown source.
(b) References to Christabel disappearing for a short time and to an overheard conversation.
(c) References to Christabel's changing temperament and a secret poem.
(d) References to Christabel hiding a letter and to a male intruder.

13. Does Roland show Maud the letters?
(a) No, he keeps the letters completely secret.
(b) Yes, but he doesn't tell her he took the originals.
(c) No, but he tells her a little bit about the letters.
(d) Yes, but not at first.

14. How does Ash address the recipient of the letters?
(a) "My Darling."
(b) "Dear Madam."
(c) "My Dearest Friend."
(d) "Dear Miss."

15. What is the library at Seal Court like?
(a) Freezing cold.
(b) Overly hot and stuffy.
(c) Warm and friendly.
(d) Breezy but comfortable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose writing is Fergus studying?

2. How does Roland feel about the library?

3. How many pictures of Ash does Roland have?

4. What poem does Roland think shows Christabel was in Yorkshire?

5. How did Ellen Ash feel about Christabel?

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