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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 7, what is Nina looking for?

2. What is the name of Patrice's cleaning woman?

3. In Chapter 17, what color dress is Cecelia wearing?

4. In Chapter 19, where does Nina wear a bandage?

5. How long will Cecelia be gone to summer camp in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Millie think about Andrew when the two of them are watching Family Feud?

2. In Chapter 11, what happens when Nina tells Millie to pick up Cecilia from school?

3. What is Cecelia's bedtime routine?

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

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

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

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

8. When Nina goes into the house during the PTA meeting, what do the other women say about her?

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

10. What does the Winchester house look like when Millie starts working for the Winchesters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Millie is attracted to Andrew. How does Millie try to tell herself to stay away from Andrew? Why does she give in and have an affair with him?

Essay Topic 2

Nina sets up Millie to take her place. How does Nina set up Millie to take her place? How and why does Nina justify her actions?

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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