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 their first interview, Winter reveals to Margaret a painful bit of her history earlier than she wanted to.
(a) She had a child out of wedlock who died at age three.
(b) Her father was mentally ill and commited suicide.
(c) At age 16, she experienced a massive fire.
(d) She had eloped with a disreputable man; he left her after only seven months of marriage.

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

3. The following adjectives best describe Charlie as a child:
(a) Athletic, handsome, mean.
(b) Not-bright, sickly, kind.
(c) Neglected, violent, mean.
(d) Smart, sullen, stubborn.

4. What news does Vida Winter's doctor give to Margaret?
(a) He tells her Vida Winter is terminally ill.
(b) He tells Margaret that it would be wise to begin wearing gloves and a mask when she is near Winters.
(c) He advises her to go behind WInter's back and contact her twin.
(d) He tells her that Vida WInter has no more than one week to live.

5. As the twins grow, what disturbing pattern emerges regarding them in the village and surrounding houses?
(a) The twins are caught running without clothes on through the middle of town.
(b) The twins begin to frighten smaller children with stories about ghosts.
(c) The twins walk into unlocked houses and take what they want.
(d) The twins talk of drowning their mother and poisoning the servants.