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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter 6, "The Wisteria Society Motto," through Chapter 10, "Lord Albert and Lady Victoria".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Darlington House lifts off in Chapter 4, what dangerous thing happens to Cecilia?
(a) She is nearly hit in the head with a heavy crystal bowl.
(b) She is nearly struck by a bullet coming through the parlor window.
(c) She nearly falls from the house while it is in flight.
(d) She is nearly struck by a flying portrait of Black Beryl.

2. What is the name of the house where Cecilia lived when she was a small child?
(a) Haworth Parsonage.
(b) Northangerland Abbey.
(c) Wilderfell Hall.
(d) Thornfield.

3. What unusual weapon did Mrs. Rotunder employ in her recent assassination attempt against Miss Darlington?
(a) A chinchilla.
(b) A dung beetle.
(c) A ladybug.
(d) A parrot.

4. What does Ned steal from one of the Wisteria Society houses in Chapter 6?
(a) A crystal bowl.
(b) A pair of silver candlesticks.
(c) A portrait of Cilla.
(d) A ribbon he once saw Cecilia wear.

5. Where do Ned and Cecilia go first when they enter the hotel?
(a) The front desk.
(b) The top floor.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrative describes the Wisteria Society women inside the Ancient Mariner as "an Impressionist's fever dream," what claim is being made about their appearance (79)?

2. Whom does Miss Darlington suspect of being behind the butler's theft of the house?

3. At the end of Chapter 5, what is it implied that Cecilia sees in the distant shadows?

4. What two forms of speech does Cecilia forbid Ned from using while they are on their way into the hotel?

5. Why have Miss Darlington and Miss Brown fallen out of touch?

(see the answer key)

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