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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had Carla told Clark the story of Mr. Jamieson?
(a) She wanted to hurt Sylvia.
(b) She wanted Clark to protect her.
(c) It helped him get out of his bad moods.
(d) She wanted to extort money from the Jamiesons.

2. What type of home does Carla have?
(a) An apartment.
(b) A condo.
(c) A yurt.
(d) A mobile home.

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

4. What often happened with Sylvia's young female students who "hung around her worshipfully" (9)?
(a) Sylvia had affairs with them.
(b) They became like daughters to Sylvia.
(c) They got on Sylvia's nerves.
(d) Mr. Jamieson had affairs with them.

5. What does Sylvia attribute to Flora's appearance when Clark is at her house?
(a) God.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Good luck.
(d) Carla.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Carla decide she will inform Clark of her departure?

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

3. What did Clark thinks was like "poison to your blood" (15)?

4. What promise does Sylvia make to Clark after he leaves her house with Flora?

5. Who is Ruth Stiles?

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