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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Under the Stars, Miss Sadie's Divining Parlor, and Elixir of Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the notice "Perdition"?
(a) Across the top of the gate.
(b) On a post behind the gate.
(c) On a sign that's fallen to the ground.
(d) Sideways along the gate.

2. Who does Abilene learn lives behind the gate that Abilene noticed earlier?
(a) Sister Redempta.
(b) No one.
(c) Miss Sadie.
(d) Mr. Underhill.

3. What does Abilene feel, while she walks to Miss Sadie?
(a) Abillene feels as if she is floating on air.
(b) Abilene feels as if there is something unnatural in the woods.
(c) Abilene feels as if she's being followed.
(d) Abilene feels as if she's walking through the past.

4. What is used to make the gate Abilene sees?
(a) Orange crates.
(b) Chains and ropes.
(c) Sticks and twigs tied together.
(d) Forks, kettles, and other household metal goods.

5. When Ruthanne's uncle comes back the next morning to investigate the sound, what does he find in one of his traps?
(a) A snake.
(b) A long, broken chain.
(c) A boot with a foot inside.
(d) A note.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Billy Clayton doing, when Abilene runs across him?

2. How does Abilene hope to avoid going to Miss Sadie's again?

3. How big is the catfish Jinx brings home to Shady?

4. Does the boy accept Jinx's trade?

5. Who interrupts Abilene while she is reading the letters she's found?

(see the answer key)

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