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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 9 - 17 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Carla know Mrs. Jamieson is on her way home at the start of "Runaway"?
(a) Mrs. Jamieson calls her to let her know she is on her way.
(b) Mrs. Jamieson stopped by Carla's place before heading home.
(c) She sees her driving down the road.
(d) Carla followed Mrs. Jamieson from the airport.

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

3. What did Clark and Carla learn about Leon Jamieson after reading his obituary?
(a) He had a prior marriage and several children.
(b) He won a monetary prize for his poetry.
(c) He and Sylvia had never married.
(d) He had come from a very wealthy family.

4. What do Carla and Sylvia have for lunch before heading to the bus depot?
(a) Sandwiches and beer.
(b) Omelettes and wine.
(c) Muffins and milk.
(d) Soup and juice.

5. Where had Sylvia slept the last three months of Leon's life?
(a) The spare bedroom.
(b) In bed with him.
(c) A chair by his bed.
(d) The living room sofa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Clark thinks was like "poison to your blood" (15)?

2. What does Carla misspell in her letter to Clark?

3. What does Clark tell Carla to do after she bends over him and cries after coming out of the shower?

4. What was Mr. Jamieson's occupation?

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

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