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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 does Sylvia tell Carla about Flora at the end of the story?
(a) She is an angel.
(b) She is her hero.
(c) She is probably dead.
(d) She is Carla's protector.

2. Aside from trail rides and lessons, how else do Clark and Carla earn money?
(a) They rent out a room of their home.
(b) They board horses in their barn.
(c) They work at a diner.
(d) They sell baked goods.

3. Where does Sylvia move at the end of the story?
(a) She rents a room from Clark and Carla.
(b) An apartment near the college.
(c) Greece with Maggie.
(d) Toronto with Ruth.

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

5. Whom does Carla remind Sylvia of most?
(a) Her students.
(b) Mr. Jamieson's nurses.
(c) Former high school classmates.
(d) Her nieces.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what month does "Runaway" take place?

2. Why had Carla told Clark the story of Mr. Jamieson?

3. Who is Joy Tucker?

4. What did Clark and Carla learn about Leon Jamieson after reading his obituary?

5. What promise does Sylvia make to Clark after he leaves her house with Flora?

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