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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 news network does Malorie NOT watch with her sister?
(a) CNN.
(b) Entertainment Tonight.
(c) Fox News.
(d) MSNBC.

2. What does Malorie decide to leave the house with the children?
(a) It is snowing.
(b) There is fog.
(c) It is a beautiful day.
(d) It has gotten warmer out.

3. How long ago from when Malorie leaves did Malorie discover the rowboat?
(a) Four years ago.
(b) Two weeks ago.
(c) Twelve years ago.
(d) Six months ago.

4. What did Malorie tie to a tree to help her find the path to the rowboat?
(a) A tank top.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A piece of tape.
(d) A blindfold.

5. How many buckets of water are fetched by Felix from the well?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shannon notice about their neighbors' houses?

2. How many months pregnant is Malorie when Tom and Jules first leave the house?

3. What is the name of the girl who arrives in Chapter 10?

4. What does the Boy ask for in Chapter 11?

5. What food does Malorie NOT eat while pregnant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Malorie physical pain as she rows?

2. Where is Olympia from?

3. What is the first fatal incident reported by the media?

4. Why does Tom propose venturing out of the house in Chapter 17?

5. What is Malorie's physical appearance?

6. Where is the safe house, which Malorie discovers in a newspaper located?

7. What does Malorie do in the cellar to distract herself from Tom's absence?

8. What is the baby book of Olympia's that Malorie remembers while rowing down the river?

9. For how long does Tom plan to be away from the house?

10. How does Malorie travel to the safe house in Riverbridge?

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