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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "The Possibility of Evil".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the people in town decide is wrong with Linda Stewart after they realize that she has not had a fight with her boyfriend?
(a) They think that she may be experimenting with alcohol.
(b) They think that she is having trouble in school.
(c) They think that there must be some problem at home.
(d) They think that she must have argued with her best friend.

2. When Miss Strangeworth discovers how much trouble she has caused for Linda and Dave, what does she think about it?
(a) She is delighted to know how much pain she has caused.
(b) She thinks about how even in a small town, there are many evil people.
(c) She feels guilty and ashamed.
(d) She wonders if it can really be true that her letter has had such serious consequences.

3. What is the purpose of including the details about how many people Miss Strangeworth talks to on her trip to the grocery store?
(a) It shows that Miss Strangeworth is a helpful and kind neighbor.
(b) It shows that the townspeople like and trust her.
(c) It shows that the townspeople all need something from Miss Strangeworth.
(d) It shows that Miss Strangeworth is nosy.

4. Why does Linda Stewart refuse to tell Dave Harris what was in the letter to her parents?
(a) She knows that he will become very angry if she tells him what is being said about him.
(b) She is afraid that Dave will end their relationship if he knows the truth.
(c) She is worried that part of the letter might be true.
(d) She is embarrassed and horrified about what it said.

5. How old is Miss Strangeworth?
(a) 61.
(b) 91.
(c) 81.
(d) 71.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Miss Chandler hold?

2. Miss Strangeworth thinks that the Cranes are "infatuated" (421). What would this mean is true about the couple?

3. What letter does Miss Strangeworth think about writing to the school board?

4. Miss Strangeworth thinks about the Cranes "indulgently" (421). How does she think about them?

5. When Linda says "Catch old lady Strangeworth sending anybody a check," (427), what is she implying?

(see the answer key)

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