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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clark tell Carla to do after she bends over him and cries after coming out of the shower?
(a) Get over herself and get to work.
(b) Call Sylvia and make them some money.
(c) Get a hold of herself and make supper.
(d) Get out of the house and go to Sylvia's.

2. During what month does "Runaway" take place?
(a) November.
(b) July.
(c) April.
(d) February.

3. Why had Carla told Clark the story of Mr. Jamieson?
(a) It helped him get out of his bad moods.
(b) She wanted to extort money from the Jamiesons.
(c) She wanted Clark to protect her.
(d) She wanted to hurt Sylvia.

4. Who is the author of "Runaway"?
(a) Lydia Davis.
(b) Sheila Munro.
(c) Margaret Atwood.
(d) Alice Munro.

5. How did Carla think Clark felt about her refusal to go along with what she said Mr. Jamieson had asked of her?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Angered.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much older was Mr. Jamieson than his wife?

2. What had Leon Jamieson done with his writings before his death?

3. Why was Clark searching for roofing on the internet?

4. What type of home does Carla have?

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

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