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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 47).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the people on the porch say about the reasons they are there?
(a) There was a terrible blackout.
(b) The man had a heart attack.
(c) Their air-conditioning had broken.
(d) The woman was ill with fever.

2. How does Amanda feel about taking calls from work on vacation?
(a) She is angry about it.
(b) She is indifferent about it.
(c) The calls make her feel important.
(d) The calls make her feel sad.

3. What does the man on the porch offer to Clay and Amanda in return for staying at the house?
(a) An extra week at the house free of charge.
(b) A refund on their rent.
(c) A new car.
(d) A bottle of whiskey.

4. Who does Rose want to visit while on vacation?
(a) Her friend Hazel.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her boyfriend Ben.
(d) Her teacher.

5. How old is Archie in Chapter 1?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Amanda have several messages from when she checks her phone in Chapter 3?

2. What does Clay do for a living?

3. Where do Amanda's and Clay's gaze stray at the beach?

4. What does Rose want to take too many of to the beach?

5. What does Amanda buy for a rainy day at the grocery store?

(see the answer key)

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