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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives from London in Chapter 1?

2. Why might others get suspicious if Kate does not return to where she came from in Chapter 6?

3. What does Kate urge the recipient of her letter in Chapter 6?

4. Who is the author of the novel "The Perilous Gard"?

5. How does Kate feel at the estate in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Old Dorothy tell Kate about why so many people pass through the courtyard in Chapter 4?

2. What is Kate's punishment for the letter in Chapter 1?

3. What is the Queen's response to the letter in Chapter 1?

4. How does Christopher react to the slipper in Chapter 6?

5. Who is Blanche Parry?

6. What part has Sir Geoffrey played in Cecily's disappearance?

7. What does Kate see and do when she notices a gate open in Chapter 4?

8. What does Christopher believe is the reason that Cecily is being held hostage in Chapter 6?

9. How is Princess Elizabeth's household described in Chapter 1?

10. What does Christopher remind Kate about the letter in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the character Kate. What are her defining character traits? Discuss her relationships with her sister, Christopher and the Lady in Green.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. Are there any surprises at the end of the novel? Are there any unanswered questions? Did you enjoy the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the struggles faced by Kate and Christopher throughout the novel. How do they deal with these obstacles and how do they overcome them? What or who causes these problems for them?

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