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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lillian do in Chapter Five that seems to earn the respect of the twins?
(a) She makes them take their vitamins.
(b) She makes them read a book.
(c) She makes them call their grandparents.
(d) She makes them shower and brush their teeth.

2. According to Carl in Chapter Five, what is connected to Lillian?
(a) His happiness.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His livelihood.
(d) His family.

3. According to Lillian's mother in Chapter Two, how has Madison always treated Lillian?
(a) Good.
(b) Bad.
(c) Generously.
(d) Unfairly.

4. What book does Lillian read the twins in Chapter Five?
(a) Penny Nichols and the Blue Dragon.
(b) Penny Nichols and the Black Imp.
(c) Penny Nichols and the Red Book.
(d) Penny Nichols and the Green Mask.

5. According to Lillian in Chapter One, how do Lillian and Madison communicate?
(a) Via text message.
(b) Via phone.
(c) Via letter.
(d) Via telegraph.

6. What does Jasper tell Lillian in Chapter Two?
(a) That whatever happened with the twins was no one's fault.
(b) That whatever happened with the twins was his ex-wife's fault.
(c) That whatever happened with the twins was Madison's fault.
(d) That whatever happened with the twins was his fault.

7. According to Lillian in Chapter One, what does Madison's son look like?
(a) A stoic soldier.
(b) An expensive teddy bear.
(c) A child actor.
(d) A posh artist.

8. According to Lillian in Chapter One, where does Madison live?
(a) Knoxville, Tennessee.
(b) Memphis, Tennessee.
(c) Nashville, Tennessee.
(d) Franklin, Tennessee.

9. What job does Lillian have in Chapter One?
(a) Assistant manager.
(b) Bagger.
(c) Clerk.
(d) Cashier.

10. Madison's son shows Lillian his collection of what in Chapter Two?
(a) Stuffed animals.
(b) Toy cars.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Coins.

11. What does Carl plan to do in Chapter Three that horrifies Lillian?
(a) He wants to bribe the children.
(b) He wants to retrain the children.
(c) He wants to sedate the children.
(d) He wants to kidnap the children.

12. How does Carl describe the twins in Chapter Four?
(a) As weird freaks.
(b) As mysterious entities.
(c) As dangerous beings.
(d) As damaged goods.

13. According to Lillian in Chapter One, Madison dresses her little boy in what sort of attire?
(a) Overalls.
(b) Sports jerseys.
(c) Nautical suits.
(d) Business suits.

14. According to Lillian in Chapter One, what punishment did Lillian receive in high school, instead of Madison?
(a) Suspension.
(b) Detention.
(c) Prosecution.
(d) Expulsion.

15. What is Lillian's plan for the twins, as she explains in Chapter Five?
(a) To dictate their daily routine.
(b) To forbid them from bursting into flames.
(c) To interfere with them as little as possible.
(d) To let them do whatever they want.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lillian attempt to tempt the twins in Chapter Three?

2. What happens when the twins see their father for the first time in Chapter Four?

3. What has Carl placed in the back of the vehicle used to pick up the twins in Chapter Three?

4. Who attacks Lillian in Chapter Three?

5. In what year does the novel take place?

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