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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 the Prologue, how long does Millie think it will be before the police read her her rights?

2. Where does Andrew say his parents retired to?

3. How many pieces of luggage does Millie have when she comes to work for Nina?

4. In Chapter 3, what does the word mean that Enzo says to Millie when she arrives at the Winchester's?

5. What does Millie fix for Cecelia to eat in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Nina and her friends say about their hired help during the PTA meeting?

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

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

4. What is Cecelia's bedtime routine?

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

6. What is Nina doing when Millie comes down in Chapter 7 and why?

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

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

9. In the Prologue, why does the narrator think she will leave the house in handcuffs?

10. How does Millie dress for her interview with Nina Winchester?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The protagonist is usually a good person in a story and the antagonist is usually a bad person. Why does Nina seem like both a protagonist and an antagonist at times?

Essay Topic 2

Nina and Andrew have been married for seven years. What type of relationship do they have? Why does Nina no longer care for Andrew?

Essay Topic 3

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

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