View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jared think there could be in the basement with bad luck?
(a) A rattlesnake nest.
(b) A foot of water.
(c) A bear.
(d) A lot of slime and mold.

2. What kind of wallpaper was in some of the house?
(a) The wallpaper had all peeled off.
(b) Brocaded gold wallpaper.
(c) Wallpaper with letters written on it.
(d) Bright red and black striped wallpaper.

3. What does Jared think could be in the heating ducts since it is an old house?
(a) Huge spider webs.
(b) Birds.
(c) Rats.
(d) Mice.

4. How was the package that came to Holly's door bound?
(a) With black duct tape.
(b) With a red ribbon.
(c) With brown paper and string.
(d) With packing tape and Easter seals.

5. What does Jared wish was happening as they are unloading their car?
(a) That they have the wrong address.
(b) That they are on a vacation.
(c) That the house will not be livable.
(d) That his mother was there just to write an article.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jared not want to admit to his siblings about the sound he heard?

2. What was sitting on top of the roof of the new home besides chimneys.

3. When does Jared say his life started going bad?

4. In what do Holly and Tony both have an interest?

5. What was the Graces' previous home?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 288 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample