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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. Octavia attends the performance of which of the following mediums?
(a) Florence Digby.
(b) Callista Bewell.
(c) Annie Denton Cridge.
(d) Lily Dale.

2. In what month does Lux Perpetua take place?
(a) June.
(b) May.
(c) July.
(d) April.

3. To which of the following is Angela’s hand compared?
(a) Jam.
(b) Syrup.
(c) Honey.
(d) Molasses.

4. Which of the following actors is referenced during the medium performance Octavia attends?
(a) Vanbrugh.
(b) Boucicault.
(c) Lardner.
(d) Robertson.

5. What is the name of the legal correspondent for Octavia’s newspaper?
(a) William.
(b) Healy.
(c) Powell.
(d) Seward.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession does Cutter note his father had had?

2. With which of the following does Chapter XVII begin?

3. Which supposed spirit is the last to appear in the medium performance Octavia attends?

4. With which of the following does Chapter XIX begin?

5. To which of the following does Cutter compare Gideon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Neuilly convince Octavia of his sincerity and lucidity in the letter he leaves for her?

2. How does Elf determine that Cutter is an independent agent?

3. What does O’Donnell note as the only historical liberty he knowingly takes (401)?

4. Why do Octavia and George note surprise at Elf calling on them?

5. What suggestion does Gideon make about Cutter’s specialty in policing?

6. Why does Cutter think the traffic approaching the house on Vesper Sands as he and Gideon pursue Angela is not a coach?

7. How does Cutter explain his specialty to Gideon?

8. As Gideon and Cutter arrive in Deal, what is Gideon’s primary concern?

9. What reasons for caution in pursuing his theories does Cutter note to Gideon at the house on Vesper Sands?

10. The hostess of the medium performance Octavia attends has money from her husband. What is the source of that money?

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