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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Beginning and The Notes and Transcripts: December 3-4, 1970.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mary first stop when she arrives in St. Hilaire?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) General store.
(c) Laundry mat.
(d) Library.

2. Who is the writer of the memo at the beginning of the book?
(a) Mary Amesbury.
(b) Caroline English.
(c) Marueen English.
(d) Helen Scofield.

3. What do people do to make a living in the village of St. Hilaire?
(a) Sell tourist items.
(b) Fish.
(c) Teach at the university.
(d) Make electronics.

4. What kind of boat is the green and white boat Mary sees from her home?
(a) Motorboat.
(b) Dinghy.
(c) Sailboat.
(d) Lobster boat.

5. Why is Mary wearing a scarf and sunglasses when she arrives in St. Hilaire?
(a) To hide bruises.
(b) She has an aversion to light.
(c) She likes to look like a hollywood celebrity.
(d) It is sunny and cold outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Julia bring Mary the first time they meet?

2. Who is Muriel Noyes?

3. Who is the main character of the story?

4. What is the name of the big town close to St. Hilaire?

5. Where is Julia Strout's large home located?

(see the answer key)

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