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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What had Leon Jamieson done with his writings before his death?
(a) Got rid of them all.
(b) Sold them.
(c) Donated them to the local college.
(d) Left them in notebooks throughout the house.

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

4. How does Carla describe Clark's anger to him?
(a) She says he has a short fuse.
(b) She says he goes nuts.
(c) She says he flares up.
(d) She says he lacks patience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. During what month does "Runaway" take place?
(a) February.
(b) July.
(c) November.
(d) April.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Jamieson teach at a college?

2. What complaint did Joy Tucker share with Clark and Carla?

3. Where did Mrs. Jamieson go on holiday?

4. With whom does Carla live?

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

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