This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Beginnings: Merrily and the Perambulator and Dr. and Mrs. Maudsley.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first interview, Margaret asks for three bits of information. What is the response to this from Vida Winter?
(a) She refuses, and threatens to find another author.
(b) She laughs, saying that five is a better number.
(c) She refuses to answer Margaret, saying she (Ms. Winter) will tell the story on her terms.
(d) She gives many examples from stories about the importance of three.

2. What is tragic about the birth of Isabelle, the twins' mother?
(a) Her father killed her mother as soon as the baby was born.
(b) Her father died trying to get home in a storm to help with the birth of the child.
(c) The baby was deprived of oxygen, and her mother died in childbirth.
(d) Her parents wanted a boy; they initially thought of killing her.

3. Vida Winter is reluctant to let Margaret leave for a few days. Why?
(a) Winter and Margaret have become friends; she wants her companionship.
(b) Winter is afraid that Margraet will contact her twin sister Emmeline.
(c) WInter is afraid that Margaret will tell the outside world her story before it is concluded.
(d) Winter is terminally ill and wants to complete the telling of her story before she dies.

4. A woman in white used what to hurt a visitor to the Angelfield house?
(a) A violin.
(b) A fireplace poker.
(c) The cords of the heavy curtains.
(d) Poison.

5. After several days of interviewing Vida Winter, Margaret decides she must leave for a few days. Why?
(a) She is homesick and wants to visit her family and friends.
(b) She is concerned about her sick mother.
(c) She wants to verify the three facts told to her by Vida Winter.
(d) She needs to ask her father his advice about the writing of the book.