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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lillian in Chapter One, what did a teenage Madison want to be when she grew up?
(a) Rich.
(b) Sexy.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Famous.

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

3. Where does Lillian live in Chapter One?
(a) Her mother's attic.
(b) Her mother's garage.
(c) Her mother's shed.
(d) Her mother's basement.

4. What has Carl placed in the back of the vehicle used to pick up the twins in Chapter Three?
(a) A trampoline.
(b) An air mattress.
(c) Straightjackets.
(d) Bean bag chairs.

5. What is Madison's maiden name, as revealed in Chapter One?
(a) Billings.
(b) Bullings.
(c) Bellings.
(d) Bollings.

6. According to Madison in Chapter One, for what position is her husband being considered?
(a) Secretary of Agriculture.
(b) Secretary of Education.
(c) Secretary of Defense.
(d) Secretary of State.

7. According to Lillian in Chapter One, upon first meeting Madison, Lillian discovered they had what trait in common?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Integrity.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Weirdness.

8. According to Lillian in Chapter One, what was the name of the headmistress of Lillian's high school?
(a) Ms. Leary.
(b) Ms. Landers.
(c) Ms. Lerman.
(d) Ms. Lipton.

9. As the novel opens, how old is Lillian?
(a) 30.
(b) 22.
(c) 28.
(d) 25.

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

11. When Lillian first glimpses the twins in Chapter Three, what does she think of them?
(a) She thinks they look deformed.
(b) She thinks they look infantile.
(c) She thinks they look wobbly and weird.
(d) She thinks they look elderly.

12. What are the names of Madison's twin stepchildren?
(a) Brittany and Radley.
(b) Bessie and Roland.
(c) Bianca and Roman.
(d) Brielle and Robert.

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

14. How does Lillian describe Madison's son in Chapter Two?
(a) As unnatural and cartoonish.
(b) As mysterious and unafraid.
(c) As elfin and unreal.
(d) As beautiful and otherworldly.

15. How do the twins view Lillian, according to their conversation in Chapter Five?
(a) As mean but funny.
(b) As nice but weird.
(c) As smart but stupid.
(d) As nice but strict.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lillian in Chapter One, where does Madison live?

2. According to the twins in Chapter Five, when do the fires most often occur?

3. What job does Lillian have in Chapter One?

4. What is the name of Madison's housekeeper?

5. According to Lillian in Chapter Two, what are children?

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