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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. What does Melissa see in the house that disturbs her in Chapter 13?
(a) A mysterious painting that came from nowhere.
(b) A crack in the window she does not remember.
(c) A group of dead mice in the bathroom.
(d) A black wavy line on the wall by the stairs.

2. What happens to Ria at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) She gets a knife and tries to hurt herself.
(b) She twists her other ankle.
(c) She draws on the wall in a trance.
(d) Melissa pulls her, causing her to fall down the stairs.

3. What does Michael say was the worst thing about ending his relationship with Melissa?
(a) Not seeing his kids as much.
(b) Missing Melissa's laugh.
(c) The fear that the relationship would end.
(d) Not being able to marry Melissa.

4. Who killed Justin?
(a) A 14 year-old girl.
(b) A street kid named Brick.
(c) A police officer.
(d) The gang leader.

5. What kind of sandwich does Melissa tell Damian Michael hates?
(a) Egg mayo.
(b) Ham.
(c) Salmon.
(d) Turkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Damian see at his father's grave in Chapter 14?

2. What does Melissa feed Damian when he comes to her house in Chapter 10?

3. Where does Michael often shop for Melissa on his way home from work?

4. What does Alice tell Melissa will help with the so-called night things?

5. What poet does Melissa quote after Michael tells her his news in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Hazel and Melissa doing at the end of Chapter 15, and at the end of the novel?

2. In Chapter 11, what kind of a relationship do Ethan and Justin have?

3. What does Melissa tell Michael about in Chapter 11 that allows them to bond for a brief moment?

4. What two things happen to Ria immediately after Christmas that further deepen Melissa's suspicion that they are being haunted?

5. What momentous information is Stephanie waiting to tell Damian at the end of Chapter 14?

6. What does Melissa come to believe even more strongly in Chapter 13 about her house and its effect on her?

7. Who does Melissa ask for advice about the strange feelings and occurrences in her house, and what advice is she given?

8. Where does Justin actually die?

9. In Chapter 13, who does Ria say she has been talking to and why does this disturb Melissa so much?

10. What does Melissa think about her house at 13 Paradise Row after the exterminator comes back for a visit in Chapter 8?

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