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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. What picture is on the puzzle that Colquitt and Walter do while secluded in their house after the ice storm?
(a) The Statue of Liberty.
(b) Mona Lisa.
(c) Van Gogh's Starry Night.
(d) The Unicorn Tapestries.

2. What observation about Kim's physical condition does Colquitt make when he comes to visit her while the Sheehans are at the cottage?
(a) He's gained weight.
(b) He is too thin.
(c) His skin has a yellow tint.
(d) He looks robust and healthy.

3. Where are Buck and Virginia when Colquitt sees them making love?
(a) On the sofa.
(b) In the downstairs bedroom.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) On the patio.

4. Who tries to calm Norman Greene with a drink after he is covered in eggnog?
(a) Colquitt.
(b) Susan.
(c) Claire.
(d) Chick Herren.

5. What does Colquitt say was most important to Pie?
(a) Her house.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her money.
(d) Her perfect, careful world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Walter the story of the house isn't in the public's best interest?

2. Where is Colquitt when Eloise Jennings tell her that the Greens are trying to treat Melissa's illness at home?

3. What is Walter looking for in the deli section of the grocery store when the Kennedys run into Eloise Jennings?

4. What kind of car does Norman drive?

5. What are Libby's parents' names?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Colquitt so upset at being unable to tell Claire what really happened to the Sheehans?

2. Why does Colquitt go to the Sheehans' house on the day she witnesses Buck and Virginia making love?

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

4. Why does Colquitt make an excuse to Buck for the broken window at the Sheehans' house, and what is the excuse?

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

6. What happens to Norman when the electricity suddenly flashes back on for a moment and then turns off again?

7. What does Colquitt say she likes about working from home?

8. Why does Walter tell Lipschutz to "shove it" when the Kennedys approach him about the house?

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

10. What causes Claire to finally believe the house is haunted?

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