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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 18 - 27 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does the weather impact Clark and Carla's business?
(a) They have been busier than ever.
(b) Nobody is showing up for trail rides.
(c) They have had to increase their prices, turning off some regulars.
(d) Customers are angry with the long waiting lines.

2. How has the weather been at the start of "Runaway"?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Sunny.
(c) Mild.
(d) Rainy.

3. What does Carla do with the letter she receives at the end of the story?
(a) Reads it over and over.
(b) Burns it.
(c) Returns it to sender.
(d) Hides it under her mattress.

4. Who does Clark see in the haze when he is at Sylvia's house the night she had brought Carla to the bus depot?
(a) Flora.
(b) Joy Tucker.
(c) Carla.
(d) Leon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clark tell Joy Tucker when she asks about Flora?

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

3. With whom does Carla live?

4. Where does Carla's brother live?

5. What did Maggie say happens to everyone at some point when Sylvia was telling them about Carla?

(see the answer key)

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