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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter XIV begin?
(a) “By morning, when Octavia presented herself at Strythe House, Mr. Healy had entertained second thoughts about their agreement.”
(b) “On the last day, when Miss Tatton came out onto the back steps, Gideon had been waiting for almost an hour.”
(c) “Soho Square was no great distance from Wardour Street, yet the journey seemed interminable.”
(d) “The driver set them down in Wardour Street and was given an hour to take his supper before returning.”

2. Of what wood is the walking stick used by Cutter’s landlady?
(a) Yew.
(b) Aspen.
(c) Walnut.
(d) Blackthorn.

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

4. In what church does Gideon pass his first night in London?
(a) St. Mark's.
(b) St. James's.
(c) St. Anne's.
(d) St. Paul's.

5. What is the name of the coroner Cutter employs?
(a) Dr. Usher.
(b) Dr. St. John.
(c) Dr. Carmody.
(d) Dr. Jekyll.

6. With which of the following does Chapter III begin?
(a) “The snow had died away in the night.”
(b) “Gideon’s knocking, this time, was answered almost at once.”
(c) “At Ashenden House, Octavia was more discreet in disposing of her bicycle.”
(d) “The house in Half Moon Street was large and commandingly handsome.”

7. With which of the following does Chapter XVI begin?
(a) “Angela Tatton.”
(b) “Soho Square was no great distance from Wardour Street, yet the journey seemed interminable.”
(c) “By morning, when Octavia presented herself at Strythe House, Mr. Healy had entertained second thoughts about their agreement.”
(d) “It was the better part of half an hour before Gideon had given a full account of events.”

8. How many pence does Octavia pay the messenger at Strythe’s London house for information?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

9. Who is the head of the staff at Octavia’s editor’s club?
(a) Jermyn.
(b) Alfred.
(c) Felix.
(d) Jeeves.

10. From which avenue does Gideon approach his uncle’s dwellings?
(a) Bedford.
(b) Northumberland.
(c) Shaftesbury.
(d) Rosebery.

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

12. Where does Angela have Gideon take her when they first go out together?
(a) Duck pond.
(b) Theatre.
(c) Reflecting pool.
(d) Swan pond.

13. What is the name of Octavia’s editor’s deputy?
(a) Mr. Arnold.
(b) Mr. Schwarzenegger.
(c) Mr. Benedict.
(d) Mr. Cumberbatch.

14. For which newspaper does Octavia work?
(a) Times.
(b) Gazette.
(c) Sun.
(d) Post.

15. In which county is Strythe’s countryside house?
(a) Sussex.
(b) Kent.
(c) Essex.
(d) Surrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what school is Gideon sent in his childhood?

2. The phrase “you may be sure of opening an oyster or two” offers an example of which of the following?

3. What establishment does Cutter prefer for dinner?

4. What brand of sewing machine is available to Esther Tull in Strythe’s workroom?

5. How many vials does Esther Tull steal from the safe in Strythe’s workroom?

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