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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Cecilia relieved when she manages to shoot a cannonball that takes out a corner of the west wing of the abbey?
(a) She knows that this is where her father is hiding.
(b) She knows that the abbey will not be able to fly, now.
(c) She knows that the Wisteria Society will be able to escape, now.
(d) She knows that this is where the abbey's ammunition is.

2. In Chapter 11, what causes Ned to suggest that it would be better to take the carriage than ride the horses that Cecilia has procured?
(a) He is bothered that Cecilia is the one who thought to steal some horses.
(b) He thinks that it is more appropriate and ladylike for Cecilia to ride in a carriage.
(c) He thinks that leaving the carriage behind will draw attention to them.
(d) He is worried that Cecilia is too dizzy to safely ride.

3. When Frederick tries to assert his status over Ned, what new identity does Ned reveal?
(a) Afonso Silva, Duke of Lisbon.
(b) Duarte Leveport, Baron of Valando.
(c) Rodrigo Pereira, Viscount of Alentejo.
(d) Prince Francisco of Portugal.

4. When Cecilia, Ned, and Lady Armitage are talking in the woods during the scouting mission in Chapter 13, what does Ned begin to suspect Cecilia is planning?
(a) To steal Northangerland Abbey.
(b) To get captured on purpose.
(c) To lose him in the woods.
(d) To join forces with Morvath.

5. What threat does Morvath use to try to make Cecilia leave the secret passage?
(a) He will starve Cecilia when he finally recaptures her.
(b) He will begin killing the Wisteria Society members.
(c) He will kill Ned as soon as he finds them.
(d) He will lock Cecilia in the tower with Frederick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Part of the title of Chapter 18 is "The Villain's Denouement"--what does "denouement" refer to in this context?

2. What does Cecilia tell Frederick she plans to use the secret passage to do?

3. How does Ned stop Cecilia from confiding her rescue plan to Miss Fairweather?

4. When Cecilia interrupts Frederick's "effusions," what is she interrupting (180)?

5. On page 175, what does Queen Victoria ask Oply as soon as Oply mentions Captain Morvath?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cecilia's reasoning for suggesting that she and Ned spend some time alone in her bedroom before they rejoin the rest of the Wisteria Society?

2. Why did Morvath kill Ned's mother?

3. What does Ned tell Cecilia right before he kisses her in the broom closet, and how does she respond?

4. What precaution does Ned take so that Lady Armitage will not be aware of his and Cecilia's scouting mission in Chapter 13, and how does Lady Armitage evade his plans?

5. When Ned realizes that Cecilia has a hangover, how does he explain it to her, and why?

6. What comparison does Alex make between Cecilia and her mother, and what is Cecilia's reaction?

7. What is so upsetting to Ned about Cecilia's "defensive tones" when she is talking about her paternal heritage (128)?

8. When Cecilia and Ned are in the portrait gallery and she announces her plan to kill Morvath, what does Ned tell her?

9. Where are the queen and Oply at the beginning of Chapter 19, and what are they doing?

10. What is ironic about Cecilia's concern for Miss Fairweather in the scene in the breakfast room at Northangerland Abbey?

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