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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. In Chapter 20, who do the Kennedys spend New Year's Eve with?
(a) Claire.
(b) Virginia and Charles.
(c) Kim.
(d) Charlie Satterfield.

2. What is the name of Duck's girlfriend?
(a) Liza.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Libby.
(d) Emily.

3. What household task does Marguerite take on as soon as she arrives at the Sheehans?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Mowing the lawn.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Paying bills.

4. How does Claire say Colquitt looks when she returns home to find the Sheehans have left?
(a) Refreshed and happy.
(b) Like a cancer patient.
(c) Very relaxed.
(d) Ten years older.

5. What does Claire say the inside of the Greenes' house looks like?
(a) A French bordello.
(b) A Mexican adobe.
(c) An English cottage.
(d) An Italian villa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Anita leave the spare key to her house so that Colquitt can get in while she's away?

2. What observation about Kim's physical condition does Colquitt make when he comes to visit her while the Sheehans are at the cottage?

3. Who does Colquitt receive a card from at the end of chapter 21?

4. How old is Melissa?

5. Who asks for exclusive rights to the story of the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Norman react to Walter telling him that the house may be haunted?

2. Why does Anita tell Colquitt she believes Toby is alive and coming home?

3. What reason does Chick give the Kennedys for being unable to print the story of the house?

4. Why does Colquitt call Anita's doctor after she sees Buck and Virginia on the couch?

5. Why do Colquitt and Walter decide to go to Ocho Rios for Christmas?

6. What does Colquitt immediately notice when she and Walter return from New York and why does this upset her?

7. What causes Colquitt to decide never to return to the ballet guild meetings?

8. Why is Colquitt amused by the brie that Eloise is carrying when she and Walter run into Eloise in the grocery store?

9. How does Colquitt feel while Kim is kissing her?

10. What reason does Claire discover for Susan putting up with Norman for so long?

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