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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 7, where was Laura during the time she was missing?
(a) Avilion.
(b) Family friends in Muskoka.
(c) Reenie's house.
(d) Sunnyside Amusement Park.

2. What is the name of the statue commissioned by Norval Chase and the War Memorial Committee?
(a) The Brave Soldier.
(b) The Lost Soldier.
(c) The Weary Soldier.
(d) The Unnamed Soldier.

3. In the prologue to the novel within the novel, the main character looks at a picture. What object is depicted on this picture on one side?
(a) A foot.
(b) A hand.
(c) An apple.
(d) A tree.

4. What does Iris see hanging from the tree outside her former home?
(a) Pantyhose.
(b) A cat.
(c) Toilet paper.
(d) A man's legs.

5. Who founded Port Ticonderoga?
(a) Colonel Parkman.
(b) General Griffen.
(c) General Grant.
(d) Colonel Chase.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the protagonist of the novel within the novel keep the picture at which she looks in the prologue?

2. In the man's story, how is the value of carpet determined?

3. How does Iris and Laura's mother die?

4. What is the name of the assassin sent to kill the king?

5. Why do the people invading Sakiel-Norn want to invade the city?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 5, how do the two sisters feel toward their governess, Miss Violence?

2. In chapter 1, Iris says "some people can't tell where it hurts. They can't calm down. They can't ever stop howling." Who do you think is/are the "they" she had in mind?

3. How did the Snilfards prevent the sacrifice of their daughters?

4. How does Laura respond to living with Richard and Iris?

5. How does Iris respond to requests for information about Laura?

6. In chapter 1, do you think Iris is too concerned with maintaining appearances?

7. Why does Benjamin Chase marry Adelia?

8. How is chapter 2 structured?

9. Why do you think Richard married Iris?

10. According to the news article in chapter 4, how does Norval Chase respond to the economic depression?

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