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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lillian in Chapter Six, what item might keep the children from catching fire?
(a) Steel-toed boots.
(b) Ice vests.
(c) Straightjackets.
(d) Race car clothes.

2. According to Lillian in Chapter Ten, what do the twins doubt?
(a) That Lillian likes them.
(b) That they will ever be cured.
(c) That they are normal.
(d) That they are important to their father.

3. During the family dinner in Chapter Eight, with what does Jasper express dissatisfaction?
(a) Roland's haircut.
(b) Bessie's research topic.
(c) Timothy's meal selection.
(d) Lillian's outfit.

4. Which of Lillian's ideas does Carl reject in Chapter Six, citing security concerns?
(a) Enrolling the twins in music lessons.
(b) Enrolling the twins in therapy.
(c) Enrolling the twins in self-defense classes.
(d) Enrolling the twins in school.

5. As Timothy burns in Chapter Ten, Lillian is shocked to see him do what?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Smile.
(d) Cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lillian admit to Madison in Chapter Nine?

2. According to Lillian in Chapter Eight, who is surprisingly skilled at yoga?

3. When the twins disappear in Chapter Six, whom does Lillian first question?

4. Where does Lillian find the twins after they disappear in Chapter Six?

5. The country doctor in Chapter Nine also studies what subject?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the twins run away in Chapter Six? Where do they go?

2. According to Madison in Chapter Nine, how will Jasper's promotion affect the twins?

3. What major news does Jasper receive at the end of Chapter Eight? What is the effect of this news?

4. Why does Carl tell Lillian in Chapter Six? What does she do?

5. What happens during the press conference in Chapter Ten?

6. What happens at the library in Chapter Eight?

7. What does Lillian teach the children at the start of Chapter Seven? What is the result?

8. What does Lillian have the twins study in Chapter Ten?

9. What does Madison want from Lillian in Chapter Six?

10. What is Dr. Cannon's second hypothesis about the cause of the twins' fire? How does Lillian respond?

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