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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary Katherine think of the villagers?
(a) They are kind.
(b) They are stupid.
(c) They are mean.
(d) They are better than her.

2. What does Julian say should have been poisoned with the arsenic?
(a) The apple jelly.
(b) The rarebit.
(c) The salad.
(d) The potatoes.

3. What is the name of Merricat's father?
(a) John.
(b) Edward.
(c) Harold.
(d) James.

4. What does Merricat's uncle talk about in Chapter 2?
(a) Going to church.
(b) Travelling in Europe.
(c) An argument with his brother.
(d) An insurance policy.

5. What does Mrs. Donell say about Katherine's family?
(a) They had a lovely house.
(b) They always set a nice table.
(c) They threw the best parties.
(d) They always sent cards at Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Merricat go when Charles leaves for the village?

2. What does the stranger who comes to the house in Chapter 4 call from outside?

3. What does Merricat say is coming in Chapter 3?

4. What does Julian fret about while the house is burning?

5. Besides the library, where did Mary Katherine usually stop when she went to the village?

(see the answer key)

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