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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 is in the paper bag Clark hands to Sylvia when he comes to her house the evening she had brought Carla to the bus stop?
(a) The bronze statue she had given Carla.
(b) Carla's remains.
(c) Flora's remains.
(d) The clothes she had given Carla.

2. Who does Carla receive a letter from at the end of the story?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Mrs. Jamieson.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Ruth Stiles.

3. What promise does Sylvia make to Clark after he leaves her house with Flora?
(a) She will stay out of their business.
(b) She will still employ Carla because she knows they need the money.
(c) She will find a way to get Carla away from him.
(d) She will help them in anyway she can.

4. What does Sylvia tell Ruth when she calls asking what happened to Carla?
(a) She is on her way.
(b) She will be delayed a few days.
(c) Plans have changed.
(d) She should be there by now.

5. What song did Carla hum when she left a note for her parents after deciding to run away with Clark?
(a) A Beatle's song.
(b) A Rolling Stone's song.
(c) A Bob Dylan Song.
(d) A Kinks song.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Jamieson teach at a college?

2. Where does Carla's brother live?

3. What had Carla planned to become when she was younger?

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

5. Why does Carla think Clark may have gotten rid of Flora?

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