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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Mrs. Jamieson go on holiday?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Greece.

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

3. What do Carla and Sylvia have for lunch before heading to the bus depot?
(a) Soup and juice.
(b) Omelettes and wine.
(c) Sandwiches and beer.
(d) Muffins and milk.

4. 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.

5. What did Sylvia Jamieson tell Clark she wanted Carla to help her with when she first returned from Greece?
(a) Unpacking her things.
(b) Weeding her garden.
(c) Cooking dinner.
(d) Cleaning her house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did Carla give to Clark when she first met him and learned of the many jobs he had?

2. Who is Joy Tucker?

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

4. In what way does the summer weather help Carla and Clark at the end of the story?

5. What song did Carla hum when she left a note for her parents after deciding to run away with Clark?

(see the answer key)

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