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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mark feel about his new propaganda work for the N.I.C.E.?
(a) He wants his name to be seen and heard.
(b) He is proud to be part of something secret.
(c) He is frightened for his life.
(d) He is disgusted and is looking for a way out.

2. What happens to the man in Jane's dream who was in a car coming home in the dark?
(a) He is beaten to death.
(b) He gets in a terrible car crash.
(c) He is hit by lightning.
(d) He is lost in the woods and falls in a well.

3. What is Mark's reaction when Reverend Straik mentions Jesus?
(a) He does nothing.
(b) He silently judges the Reverend.
(c) He smiles.
(d) He blushes.

4. What does Lord Feverstone tell Mark that he will lose if he turns down the position at the N.I.C.E.?
(a) His comfortable salary.
(b) His respect in the scientific community.
(c) His marriage.
(d) His fellowship at the college.

5. What does Jane do to calm her nerves after her night of horrible dreams?
(a) Reads the newspaper.
(b) Tidies the house.
(c) Takes a nap.
(d) Goes out shopping.

6. How does Mark see Lord Feverstone when they pass a mirror?
(a) He looks like the master of his clothing.
(b) He has cotton stuck to his face where he nicked himself shaving.
(c) He has someone following in his shadow.
(d) He looks small, cold, and evil.

7. Why is Mr. Wither unable to tell Mark what his main duty will be when Mark arrives to accept his position with the N.I.C.E.?
(a) He is in the middle of another meeting.
(b) He has forgotten.
(c) He does not intend to actually hire Mark.
(d) He has to get Mr. Steele out of the way before he can give out that information.

8. What does Jane say that gets her admitted into St. Anne's?
(a) She says she is desperate for help.
(b) She offers money.
(c) She said she was sent by Dr. Dimble.
(d) She pledges a pact of secrecy.

9. Why does Mr. Wither take Mark on in a probationary position instead of the original position offered him?
(a) All new employees have to endure a short probation when they begin.
(b) He did not think Mark really wanted the position.
(c) He has heard some nasty rumors about Mark's disloyalty.
(d) Mark's wife has been seen at St. Anne's.

10. What happened to Mr. Hingest the night after he announced his decision to leave the N.I.C.E.?
(a) He was beaten to death.
(b) He was in a terrible car crash.
(c) He was hit by lightning.
(d) He got lost in the woods and fell down a well.

11. How much does a lifetime membership in the N.I.C.E. cost?
(a) 200 pounds.
(b) It is free with a life pledge of loyalty.
(c) 500 pounds.
(d) 150 dollars.

12. Who is at Jane's bedside when she wakes up after her night at the riot?
(a) The Fairy.
(b) Mrs. Maggs.
(c) Mr. Ransom.
(d) Mark.

13. How does Mr. Wither seem to Mark during their conversation when Mark is first introduced at Belbury?
(a) Distracted and distant.
(b) Enthusiastic and warm.
(c) Too eager.
(d) Cold and hostile.

14. Who spends the night with Jane after her trip to St. Anne's?
(a) Mrs. Dimble.
(b) Miss Ironwood.
(c) Miss Hardcastle.
(d) Mark.

15. Who were the first people to the scene of Mr. Hingest's death?
(a) The Dimbles.
(b) Mr. Wither and Mr. Frost.
(c) The police did not find him until late the next morning.
(d) The Fairy and the N.I.C.E. police force.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jane rest after being abandoned in the middle of the angry mob?

2. What does Reverend Straik talk about at length at their secret society meetings?

3. Why is Mrs. Dimble at Jane's house while Mark is away?

4. What must Jane do in order to join St. Anne's?

5. What is Cosser's duty in the countryside?

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