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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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 kissed the top of Sylvia's head.
(d) She gave Sylvia a hug and told her it will be okay.

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

10. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Runaway"?

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

3. How much older was Mr. Jamieson than his wife?

4. What does Clark think he and Carla should do now that Leon Jamieson is dead?

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

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