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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 38, who watches Cecelia for Nina?

2. In Chapter 28, what time do Andrew and Millie return to the house?

3. Where is Enzo from?

4. How long are Andrew and Nina married when he locks her in the attic room?

5. How many safety deposit boxes does Andy not find that Nina has?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Andrew learn that Millie has been in prison?

2. How does Nina feel after she is locked in the attic for two nights?

3. What does a policeman find after Nina claims she was locked in the attic?

4. What does Millie learn when she goes to the grocery store in Chapter 35?

5. How does Nina try to get away from Andy?

6. What is Nina told when she is hospitalized at Clearview Psychiatric Hospital?

7. In Chapter 31, how is Nina making grocery shopping as challenging for Millie as possible?

8. How does Andrew deal with the garbage in Chapter 28?

9. What does Andrew do after Nina has a lactation accident?

10. What is the only thing Nina finds not to be ideal about Andy when they marry?

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

Millie applies for a job as a housekeeper for the Winchesters. Why does Millie not believe she will be offered the job?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How does McFadden use idioms in The Housemaid? Why are the idioms sometimes difficult to understand? Why do the idioms often require research to understand their meaning?

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