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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how many bags of groceries does Millie bring after grocery shopping?

2. What color are Nina and Cecila's eyes?

3. In Chapter 11, what color dress is Cecilia wearing?

4. In Chapter 18, what wakes Millie up?

5. Where are Andrew and Nina while Millie watches Cecelia in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Millie has to watch Cecelia while Andrew and Nina go to see the fertility specialist?

2. What is the only thing that Cecilia likes to eat?

3. What does Nina's bathroom look like every morning?

4. What does Andrew say about Nina's cooking skills?

5. What is it like when Millie is living in her car?

6. What does Millie notice about the landscaper and learn about him when she starts working for the Winchesters?

7. What conversation do Andrew and Millie have about peanut butter?

8. What were meals like when Millie was in prison?

9. What does Millie make Cecilia for a snack in Chapter 4, and why is that a problem?

10. Why has Millie been lying to her parole officer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Setting is the place where a story happens. Where does The Housemaid take place? How do Nina and Millie feel about the place and why?

Essay Topic 2

Pacing can be used to create tension in a story. How does McFadden use pacing to create tension in The Housemaid?

Essay Topic 3

Millie struggles to get along with Nina, but she cannot afford to lose her job. Why can Millie not afford to lose her job?

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