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