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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. What does Merricat say is coming in Chapter 3?
(a) A change.
(b) A thunderstorm.
(c) Christmas.
(d) A mail delivery.

2. What is Julian working on in Chapter 5?
(a) A crossword puzzle.
(b) Repairing a watch.
(c) His book.
(d) Balancing his bank account.

3. What does Julian describe in detail in Chapter 3?
(a) The day he met his wife.
(b) The day his family died.
(c) The pain his body is in.
(d) His experience in the war.

4. How old is Constance in Chapter 5?
(a) Twenty-five years old.
(b) Twenty-eight years old.
(c) Thirty years old.
(d) Twenty two years old.

5. What did the murdered Blackwoods have for dessert before their deaths?
(a) Blueberries.
(b) Cherries.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Blackberries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles offer to do for Merricat?

2. Where does Merricat's uncle tell Mrs. Wright about the murders?

3. What is the name of Merricat's uncle?

4. What does Merricat keep at her secret hiding spot?

5. How did the Blackwoods die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Merricat speak to Constance about playfully at the beginning of Chapter 5?

2. What are Mary Katherine's thoughts about the Rochester house?

3. Which of Merricat's safeguards does she find has fallen in Chapter 4?

4. Describe the Blackwoods' collection of preserves.

5. Who comes to see Julian in Chapter 3? What does Constance do before his arrival?

6. What kinds of things does Merricat say the people who would come to her house looking for Constance after the murders would do?

7. What is the first thing Constance says in the book, and what is its significance?

8. What does Merricat feel is coming in Chapter 3?

9. Who are Julian and Jonas?

10. What was Mary Katherine's routine when she visited the village?

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