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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 18 - 27 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is used to describe how Sylvia feels when Carla began to cry?
(a) Helpless.
(b) Empathetic.
(c) Appalled.
(d) Angry.

2. What nickname did Carla give to Clark when she first met him and learned of the many jobs he had?
(a) Sweet Drifter.
(b) Gypsy Rover.
(c) Bohemian Babe.
(d) Winsome wanderer.

3. Why does Sylvia think she may have taken a liking to Carla?
(a) Carla is so pretty.
(b) Carla reminds her of her younger self.
(c) She never had her own children.
(d) Carla is so helpful around the house.

4. Where do Carla's mother and father live?
(a) Quebec.
(b) British Columbia.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Vancouver.

5. What does Clark say about Carla's demeanor when she called him from the bus station?
(a) She was jovial and funny.
(b) She was calm and confident.
(c) She was drunk and confused.
(d) She was in hysterics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Carla know Mrs. Jamieson is on her way home at the start of "Runaway"?

2. With whom does Carla live?

3. Who is the author of "Runaway"?

4. What does Sylvia attribute to Flora's appearance when Clark is at her house?

5. Why does Carla keep her head down when she first gets on the bus to Toronto?

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