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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, where does Amanda go on an errand?
(a) The town hall.
(b) The bank.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The beach.

2. Who is at the door in Chapter 7?
(a) A woman.
(b) An older Black couple.
(c) Young boys.
(d) A middle-aged man.

3. What does Ruth notice with disdain about the kitchen?
(a) There are ants on the counter.
(b) There is broken glass on the floor.
(c) There are clothes everwhere.
(d) There are dirty dishes in the sink.

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

5. What school did Ruth used to work at?
(a) Hughes.
(b) Riner.
(c) Dalton.
(d) Wind.

6. What does Rose want to take too many of to the beach?
(a) Buckets.
(b) Dolls.
(c) Books.
(d) Swimsuits.

7. How does Clay feel towards the people on the porch at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) Indifferent to them.
(b) Angry at them.
(c) Sorry for them.
(d) Terrified of them.

8. What does Amanda do as a pretense once the people on the porch are inside the house?
(a) Check on the kids.
(b) Dial the police.
(c) Read a book.
(d) Cook a new dinner.

9. What did the listing for the vacation house say?
(a) Find peace in the Hamptons.
(b) A memorable vacation at a tidy getaway.
(c) Step into our beautiful house and leave the world behind.
(d) Time to unwind - come here.

10. Which of the following does Ruth think might be responsible for the blackout?
(a) Teenage hackers.
(b) The North Koreans.
(c) A flood.
(d) An electrical grid failure.

11. What is one major reason Clay keeps repeating that he thinks they should let the Washingtons stay?
(a) They can cook well.
(b) They are rich.
(c) Amanda and Clay might be able to leverage their kindness later.
(d) They are old.

12. What does Amanda call Rose that Rose dislikes?
(a) Baby.
(b) Rosie.
(c) Friend.
(d) Sweetie.

13. What does Amanda tell Clay to get when they hear a knock at the door?
(a) A bat.
(b) A gun.
(c) A knife.
(d) A wire.

14. What does Amanda hear that startles her in Chapter 6?
(a) Noises outside.
(b) Wolves howling.
(c) Birds squawking.
(d) A loud boom.

15. How much food do G.H. and Ruth have in the house?
(a) Enough to last for years.
(b) Enough for a few weeks.
(c) Enough for a few days.
(d) Enough to last for months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the vacation house Amanda and Clay have rented?

2. What memory does Ruth recall in Chapter 14?

3. What does Rose see in Chapter 13?

4. Who does Rose want to visit while on vacation?

5. What is Amanda's job title?

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