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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 Clark call Flora after seeing her at Sylvia's?
(a) A goat from the other side.
(b) A goat from outer space.
(c) A goat from Timbuktu.
(d) A ghost of a goat.

2. What does Clark tell Sylvia about grown goats?
(a) They are vicious with strangers.
(b) They are loyal to a fault.
(c) They are sweet and tender.
(d) They may seem tame but can be unpredictable.

3. 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) Flora's remains.
(b) Carla's remains.
(c) The clothes she had given Carla.
(d) The bronze statue she had given Carla.

4. What was Mr. Jamieson's occupation?
(a) Professor.
(b) Shop owner.
(c) Poet.
(d) Lawyer.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What often happened with Sylvia's young female students who "hung around her worshipfully" (9)?

3. What did Carla say she needed to do before calling Sylvia Jamieson back?

4. Where did Mrs. Jamieson go on holiday?

5. Aside from trail rides and lessons, how else do Clark and Carla earn money?

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