1 Where is Roland working in the novel's first scene? The British Museum The Folger Institute The London Library The British Library 2 Where is the largest collection of Ash material held? The Blackadder Collection The Stant Collection The Cropper Archives The Wolff Collection 3 What is the date on the letters Roland finds? February 19 December 24 June 21 September 7 4 Which of the following is NOT true about the letters? The recipient seems to have been a woman. The letters contain pressed and dried flowers. The letters do not contain the name of their recipient. The letters include lines that have been crossed out. 5 What is the name of Ash's 12-book epic poem? The Ring Cycle Ragnarok Ringarnas Thorveld 6 How old is Roland at the start of the novel? 29 39 25 37 7 Where is the Ash Factory located? University College, London Cambridge The British Museum Oxford 8 What is Val's nickname for Roland? Puppy Monkey Mole Dove 9 What adjective does Val make a habit of using when describing her work and life? Cheap Abject Slighted Menial 10 What is the relationship between Roland and Blackadder? Blackadder is the rival of Roland's supervisor. Blackadder was his graduate supervisor. They completed their doctorates at the same time. Blackadder has been his mentor since he was a child. 11 Which of the following is NOT true about Christabel LaMotte? He family had French origins. She wrote stories perceived to be for children. Her father was a scholar of mythology. She was one of the first women to translate Classical literature. 12 What scholarly project is Beatrice Nest committed to? Editing the journals of Ellen Ash Reassessing Victorian poetry through a feminist lens Editing the journals of Blanche Glover Writing the definitive biogrpahy of Randolph Henry Ash 13 Which is true about the relationship between Maud and Fergus? They were lovers for a brief period. They hate each other because they were once rivals for the same job. They are childhood friends. They were married but divorced because he did not support her career. 14 What university does Maud work at? Oxford Lincoln Cambridge York 15 How did Blanche Glover die? She died of consumption. She overdosed on opium. She died after an illegal abortion. She drowned herself. 16 What is the name of the ancestral Bailey estate? St Croye Court Bailey Park Seal Court Selkie Abbey 17 What kind of pet do Blanche and Christabel keep? A black cat A cage of goldfinches A large dog A spotted goat 18 What color is Maude's hair? Jet black Mousy brown Blonde Flaming red 19 What space does George Bailey allow Roland and Maud to visit? The winter garden Christabel's bedroom The crypt The attic 20 What do they find on their first visit to Seal Court? A photograph of a young girl Letters exchanged between Randolph and Christabel Copies of some unknown poems Christabel's journal 21 What was Ellen Ash's maiden name? Glover Best Bailey Nest 22 Which is true of Ellen and Randolph's courtship? Ellen had been Randolph's ward as a child. They had to wait almost fifteen years to marry. They eloped at a young age. Randolph had a previous relationship with her sister. 23 In what season do Maud and Roland stay with the Baileys to read the discovered materials? Summer Winter Spring Fall 24 When did Randolph Ash travel to Yorkshire? September 1871 April 1850 October 1862 June 1859 25 What makes it difficult to believe that Christabel could have accompanied him? She was believed to be in Italy at this period. He was surrounded by other men who would have noticed her presence. She was often too ill to travel. He wrote consistently to his wife during this time.
