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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Carla think Clark felt about her refusal to go along with what she said Mr. Jamieson had asked of her?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Angered.

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

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

4. Who is Joy Tucker?
(a) A local librarian who boards her horse with Clark and Carla.
(b) Hy's wife from Hy and Robert Building Supply.
(c) Carla's sister-in-law from Toronto.
(d) Carla and Clark's neighbor whom Carla helps around the house.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What year was "Runaway" published?

3. Why had Carla told Clark the story of Mr. Jamieson?

4. Aside from trail rides and lessons, how else do Clark and Carla earn money?

5. Why was Clark searching for roofing on the internet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What business do Clark and Carla run together?

2. What dream did Carla have about Flora at the start of the story?

3. What did Carla help Sylvia do after her husband died and before her trip to Greece?

4. What does Clark think he and Carla should do to Mrs. Jamieson after reading her husband's obituary and why?

5. What did Carla do to Sylvia one day while Sylvia was looking over condolence letters she had received? How did Sylvia feel about this?

6. What does Clark tell Carla when she says that he flares up?

7. Who is Flora? Why was Carla concerned for her at the start of the story?

8. Who is Carla sure is driving down the road at the start of the story? Where would this person be coming from?

9. Why does Clark sometimes avoid certain businesses in the area? What is one example of a business he avoids?

10. Who are the Jamiesons? What do Carla and Clark learn about Mr. Jamieson after his death?

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