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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. How old was Cooper when he was diagnosed with leukemia?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. When did Louise first begin to suspect that Belinda was being abused by Hollis?
(a) After a library association meeting.
(b) At her son's funeral.
(c) When she saw her in the hospital.
(d) At the farmer's market.

3. In Chapter 20, who says "so who are you now if you're not him"?
(a) Gwen.
(b) March.
(c) Alan.
(d) Hank.

4. What does the appearance of high hornet nests in autumn indicate to the townspeople in the book?
(a) Calm days.
(b) A rainy winter.
(c) A lot of snow.
(d) A mild winter.

5. Who answers "nuclear war" in Chapter 15?
(a) March.
(b) Richard.
(c) Hank.
(d) Gwen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how much does the Coward weigh when Hank seems him?

2. Who threatens to kill Hollis in Chapter 21?

3. Who did Louise see Alan talking to when she delivered food?

4. Who are Chester and Duffy?

5. What does Hollis buy in Boston in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hank suddenly leave the party in Chapter 13?

2. Why does Louise Justice believe that March is making a mistake with Hollis?

3. What is Dr. Henderson's opinion of Belinda's death?

4. What does Susie learn on her trip to Florida?

5. What did Judith show March about catching a fox?

6. Who has been unsuccessfully trying to reach March at Guardian Farms by phone and why?

7. Describe what happened the first time Ken saw Belinda in the road.

8. What has Gwen decided to do on Halloween night?

9. What is Hollis doing to prepare Guardian Farm for March's arrival?

10. What are the signs that people in Jenkintown look at in when trying to predict winter weather?

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