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

2. How much older was Mr. Jamieson than his wife?
(a) 40 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 1 year.

3. What does Clark call Mrs. Jamieson when he tells Carla she called after returning from Greece?
(a) Princess.
(b) Her Honor.
(c) Her Majesty.
(d) The Old Bag.

4. Which of Carla and Clark's animals had gone missing, which was very hard for Carla to bear?
(a) Winnie.
(b) Flora.
(c) Fauna.
(d) Lizzie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clark call Flora after seeing her at Sylvia's?

2. What was Mr. Jamieson's occupation?

3. What is Carla crying about at Sylvia's?

4. Where does Carla tell Sylvia she would go if she had the money?

5. How does Clark say reading Carla's note made him feel?

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