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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Clark tell Carla to do after she bends over him and cries after coming out of the shower?
(a) Call Sylvia and make them some money.
(b) Get out of the house and go to Sylvia's.
(c) Get a hold of herself and make supper.
(d) Get over herself and get to work.

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

5. What does Clark think he and Carla should do now that Leon Jamieson is dead?
(a) Have Sylvia pay them for the damages her husband caused.
(b) Help Sylvia around the house more.
(c) Try to buy Sylvia's house.
(d) Invite Sylvia to live with them.

6. 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) He was going to help Joy Tucker fix her roof.
(d) The rain had damaged the roof of their home.

7. What did Carla say she needed to do before calling Sylvia Jamieson back?
(a) Make the bed and buy some cleaning supplies.
(b) Have tea, shower, and go to the laundromat.
(c) Feed the horses, get groceries, and make dinner.
(d) Search for flora and weed the garden.

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

9. Who is the author of "Runaway"?
(a) Alice Munro.
(b) Sheila Munro.
(c) Margaret Atwood.
(d) Lydia Davis.

10. What did Sylvia do with Leon's things after his death?
(a) Donated it to a homeless shelter.
(b) Got rid of it all.
(c) Sold it.
(d) Gave it to Carla.

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

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

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

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

15. What does Mrs. Jamieson teach at a college?
(a) Botany.
(b) English.
(c) Physics.
(d) Economics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Clark and Carla learn about Leon Jamieson after reading his obituary?

2. What type of home does Carla have?

3. Which of Carla and Clark's animals had gone missing, which was very hard for Carla to bear?

4. With whom does Carla live?

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

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