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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 is Sir Thomas Sutton?

2. How does Christopher feel about Kate being with the Fairy Folk in Chapter 9?

3. What does a member of the Fairy Folk tell Kate there is no need for in Chapter 9?

4. Where does Kate find herself after walking through a waterfall in Chapter 11?

5. According to Master John, how will Cecily's reappearance be explained to Sir Geoffrey?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kate try to reach Christopher when he is in a haze in Chapter 12?

2. What does Master John tell Kate about his involvement with the Fairy Folk in Chapter 7?

3. What does Christopher believe happened to Kate when she drank from the cup in Chapter 11?

4. What role does Christopher need to fill in Chapter 10?

5. How are the other girls in Kate's room described in Chapter 9?

6. What happens when Christopher and Kate hear voices in Chapter 11?

7. How does Old Dorothy react when she is handed Cecily in Chapter 7?

8. How does Old Dorothy react when Kate returns to the estate with mud all over her in Chapter 7?

9. According to Gwenhyfara, why are the Fairy Folk able to withstand the fear that frightens the humans in Chapter 9?

10. Why doesn't the Lady in Green allow Kate to visit Christopher in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Summarize the Tam Lin ballad. Discuss which elements of the ballad Pope incorporates into her novel as well the effectiveness of these elements in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism in the novel Perilous Gard. What are some examples of symbolism in the novel? What does the well symbolize? What does the slipper symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the character Christopher. What are his defining character traits? What is his role in the story? What are his goals and ambitions?

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