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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two, what does Madison reveal in her backyard?
(a) A mini zoo.
(b) A tennis court.
(c) A softball field.
(d) A basketball court.

2. In what year does the novel take place?
(a) 1992.
(b) 1998.
(c) 1995.
(d) 2000.

3. What is the name of Madison's housekeeper?
(a) Marigold.
(b) Megan.
(c) Mary.
(d) Melissa.

4. What request does Lillian make of Carl in Chapter Five?
(a) To allow the twins to have their own phones.
(b) To enroll the twins in school.
(c) To turn off the sprinkler system.
(d) To let the twins go off the estate.

5. Where do Madison and Lillian go shopping in Chapter Two?
(a) Billings Department Store.
(b) Neiman Marcus.
(c) Saks Fifth Avenue.
(d) Dillard's Department Store.

6. What does Carl want Jasper to do with the twins in Chapter Four?
(a) Send them away.
(b) Take them to the doctor.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Return them to their grandparents.

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

8. According to Lillian in Chapter One, what university did Madison attend after high school?
(a) Vanderbilt.
(b) Duke.
(c) Wake Forest.
(d) Tulane.

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

10. What is the name of Madison's son?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Timothy.
(c) Tobias.
(d) Theodore.

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

12. The twins are amazed to find their new residence has what food in Chapter Five?
(a) Hot dogs.
(b) Cereal.
(c) Donuts.
(d) Candy.

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

14. 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.

15. In Chapter Five, the twins are amazed to find their new residence has what item, something they never had before?
(a) A phone.
(b) Internet.
(c) A television.
(d) A computer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lillian do in Chapter Five that seems to earn the respect of the twins?

2. What job does Lillian have in Chapter One?

3. Where on the estate will Lillian stay with the twins, as revealed in Chapter Two?

4. What book does Lillian read the twins in Chapter Five?

5. According to Madison in Chapter Two, why did she marry Jasper?

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