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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Carla do at Sylvia's once while Sylva was looking over condolence letters?
(a) She told Sylvia to burn the letters.
(b) She asked Sylvia was Leon was like.
(c) She gave Sylvia a hug and told her it will be okay.
(d) She kissed the top of Sylvia's head.

2. 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 come from a very wealthy family.
(c) He had a prior marriage and several children.
(d) He and Sylvia had never married.

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

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

5. Why was Clark searching for roofing on the internet?
(a) He was going to fix Mrs. Jamieson's roof.
(b) Carla's parents had asked him to.
(c) The rain had damaged the roof of their home.
(d) He was going to help Joy Tucker fix her roof.

6. How does Carla know Mrs. Jamieson is on her way home at the start of "Runaway"?
(a) Mrs. Jamieson stopped by Carla's place before heading home.
(b) Mrs. Jamieson calls her to let her know she is on her way.
(c) Carla followed Mrs. Jamieson from the airport.
(d) She sees her driving down the road.

7. What year was "Runaway" published?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1963.
(c) 2003.
(d) 1983.

8. What does Clark think Leon Jamieson had done while he was alive?
(a) Stole money.
(b) Physically abused Sylvia.
(c) Molested Carla.
(d) Had an affair.

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

10. Aside from trail rides and lessons, how else do Clark and Carla earn money?
(a) They rent out a room of their home.
(b) They work at a diner.
(c) They board horses in their barn.
(d) They sell baked goods.

11. Why was Clark avoiding Hy and Robert Buckley's Building Supply?
(a) He disliked Robert.
(b) He owed them money.
(c) He used to work there and had a bad experience.
(d) He had had an affair with Hy's daughter.

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

13. With whom does Carla live?
(a) Leon.
(b) Jameson.
(c) Sylvia.
(d) Clark.

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

15. What complaint did Joy Tucker share with Clark and Carla?
(a) She felt they charged too much money for riding lessons.
(b) She felt her horse was not being well taken care of at their place.
(c) She felt Carla was not pleasant enough when Joy came to see them.
(d) She felt Clark was difficult to do business with.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During what month does "Runaway" take place?

3. What does Clark tell Carla to do after she bends over him and cries after coming out of the shower?

4. What had Leon Jamieson done with his writings before his death?

5. Who is the author of "Runaway"?

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