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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what road does Elf have a home?
(a) Frith Street.
(b) Great George Street.
(c) Shaftesbury Avenue.
(d) Grosvenor Crescent.

2. To which of the following is Octavia compared?
(a) An orchard in a bog.
(b) A violet in a swamp.
(c) A rose amid thorns.
(d) A lily in the valley.

3. How does Carew remark that Strythe describes him and Esther Tull?
(a) Alpinists.
(b) Ruffians.
(c) Spelunkers.
(d) Mariners.

4. What drink does Cutter order for Gideon when they first repair to his preferred establishment?
(a) Sherry.
(b) Tea.
(c) Ale.
(d) Cordial.

5. Where does Gideon note first having seen Angela?
(a) St. James Garlickhythe.
(b) St. Mary Abchurch.
(c) St. Edward’s Church.
(d) St. Magnus-the-Martyr.

6. To which part of London does Octavia’s editor send her with news about a missing girl?
(a) Soho.
(b) Finsbury.
(c) Shadwell.
(d) Whitechapel.

7. To what school is Gideon sent in his childhood?
(a) Ripon.
(b) Eton.
(c) Colyton.
(d) Ashfell.

8. Of which of the following does Esther Tull note Carew smells?
(a) Plum cake.
(b) Plum pudding.
(c) Spice cake.
(d) Rice pudding.

9. What fruit does Angela insist Gideon buy for her?
(a) A banana.
(b) A pomegranate.
(c) An orange.
(d) An apple.

10. What is the name of Esther Tull’s elder sister?
(a) Ruth Peyser.
(b) Jenny Burton.
(c) Galina Smith.
(d) Mamie Hanley.

11. To which of the following is Gideon compared?
(a) A lark.
(b) A sallow.
(c) A thrush.
(d) A tanager.

12. How old does Cutter note the oldest child was that the St. Johns had?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

13. With which of the following does Chapter VIII begin?
(a) “NOTES MADE BY G. BLISS (SGT.)”
(b) “By morning, when Octavia presented herself at Strythe House, Mr. Healy had entertained second thoughts about their agreement.”
(c) “Angela Tatton.”
(d) “It was the better part of half an hour before Gideon had given a full account of events.”

14. To which of the following is Gideon compared?
(a) Grackles.
(b) Pigeons.
(c) Ravens.
(d) Doves.

15. To which of the following does Gideon direct the sergeant he impersonates?
(a) Russell Square.
(b) Claremont Square.
(c) Wilmington Square.
(d) Leicester Square.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street is Devlin’s?

2. At which police station does George speak with a sergeant as he works to assist Octavia?

3. What is the name of Neuilly’s landlady?

4. What profession does Angela have?

5. Where does Angela have Gideon take her when they first go out together?

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