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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. What is the name of the psychiatric hospital where Nina is incarcerated in Chapter 43?

2. How long after Nina has been released from the psychiatric hospital does Andrew lock her in the attic for a second time?

3. When Andy finds Nina's papers in a safety deposit box, how long did she have before she was going to leave?

4. How much time did Cecilia take off work when Cecelia was born?

5. What job does Nina have when she works at Andrew's firm?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Andy make Nina and others think she is crazy?

3. In Chapter 25, what brings Millie back to reality Chapter 25?

4. Why do Andrew and Millie not drive home after the Broadway show?

5. How much time do Nina take off work when Cecelia was born and why?

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

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

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

9. How does Andy taunt Nina with a jar of peanut butter?

10. What happens when Nina is persuaded by her doctor and Andy to check out the attic room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Enzo learns that Andrew is abusing Nina, he offers to help. Why does Enzo empathize with Nina and offer to help her get away from Andrew?

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

Nina finds herself alone and vulnerable to Andrew’s abuse. How and why does Nina find herself vulnerable to Andrew’s abuse?

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