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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sound can be heard just as Hester and Miss Rosamond see the little girl out in the snow?
(a) Thunder.
(b) Miss Furnivall screaming.
(c) The dinner bell.
(d) The organ.

2. Where does Dorothy tell Hester Miss Rosamond was when she returns from church?
(a) In the east wing with Mr. Henry.
(b) In the library reading.
(c) In her nursery taking a nap.
(d) In the drawing room with Miss Furnivall and Mrs. Stark.

3. What does Hester cite as proof Miss Rosamond is making up the story of the little girl?
(a) There are no little girls living nearby.
(b) There is only one set of footprints in the snow.
(c) Dorothy saw Miss Rosamond talking to herself.
(d) Bessy saw Miss Rosamond outside alone.

4. How is the little girl said to be dressed when Hester first sees her outside in the snow?
(a) In rags.
(b) Cozy and warm.
(c) Unfit to be out in the cold.
(d) In a fancy dress.

5. What does Miss Rosamond tell Hester she saw outside the day she wandered off?
(a) An old woman.
(b) Her mother.
(c) A white horse.
(d) A little girl.

6. What does James tell the nursemaid when she inquires about the sounds she hears in the night?
(a) He said they were having a party.
(b) He says it was the wind.
(c) He said she should leave while she still can.
(d) He tells her the house is haunted.

7. While outside, who comes toward Hester holding a freezing Miss Rosamond?
(a) Bessy.
(b) A shepherd.
(c) A pastor.
(d) James.

8. What does Hester notice outside while she is searching for Miss Rosamond?
(a) A strange man.
(b) Miss Rosamond playing in the courtyard.
(c) A snowman.
(d) A child's footprints in the snow.

9. Who does Miss Rosamond say she and the little girl saw near the holly tree?
(a) A shepherd.
(b) Dorothy.
(c) An old man.
(d) A crying woman.

10. Where does Hester take Miss Rosamond when they see the little girl outside in the snow?
(a) The nursing.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The drawing room.
(d) Outside.

11. What does Hester say to Miss Rosamond when she explains why she went outside in the cold?
(a) She is making up stories.
(b) The little girl was probably her mother.
(c) The house must be haunted and they must leave.
(d) They need to find the little girl and help her.

12. Who is speaking when Hester's name is first used in the story?
(a) Bessy.
(b) Mrs. Stark.
(c) Miss Furnivall.
(d) Dorothy.

13. What does Bessy tell the nursemaid about the sounds she hears during winter nights?
(a) She says she does not hear any noise in the night.
(b) She says it was the old lord playing as he used to while he was alive.
(c) She says the house is haunted and they should leave while they still can.
(d) She says it was the people who live in the east wing.

14. Why does Mrs. Stark have to take Miss Furnivall to her room when they cannot find Miss Rosamond?
(a) She threatens to beat Dorothy.
(b) She is getting in the way.
(c) She begins to shake so badly.
(d) She accuses Hester of losing the child.

15. Where was Miss Rosamond found when she wandered outside in the cold?
(a) In the stables.
(b) Under a holly tree.
(c) Heading to the church.
(d) Wandering aimlessly down the road.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hester doing the first time her name is used in the story?

2. Why does the nursemaid ask Dorothy to watch Miss Rosamond one morning?

3. What does Miss Furnivall say about the little girl Miss Rosamond claims to have seen outside in the cold?

4. What is the little girl doing when Hester and Rosamond see her outside in the snow?

5. In what room are Hester and the little girl playing when Miss Rosamond says she sees the little girl again?

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