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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the children say they cannot send their book by mail?
(a) The book is too large.
(b) They don't have enough postage.
(c) It is too dangerous.
(d) The book is too old.

2. Where does the dumbwaiter go upstairs?
(a) Into Jared's bedroom.
(b) Into Mrs. Grace's office.
(c) Into a small library.
(d) To the bathroom.

3. What did the children hear in the wall?
(a) Someone mumbling to himself.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A low moaning sound.
(d) Small footsteps and scratching.

4. How does Jared get upstairs on the dumbwaiter?
(a) He pulls up on rungs in the wall like a ladder.
(b) He pulls himself with the cords on the dumbwaiter.
(c) By pushing a button.
(d) Simon and Mallory pulls on the cords.

5. In what do Holly and Tony both have an interest?
(a) Drawing pictures.
(b) Writing.
(c) Faeries.
(d) Making wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Simon concerned about Mallory punching a hole in the wall?

2. For what did Mrs. Grace go to the store?

3. What has made many of the bedrooms dangerous?

4. What kind of wallpaper was in some of the house?

5. What startled Jared awake the first night?

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