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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 is Dave Harris's reason for hand-delivering one of Miss Strangeworth's letters?
(a) He hopes that Mr. Crane will give him a reward.
(b) He has a suspicion that Miss Strangeworth is the anonymous letter writer.
(c) He thinks that it might have good news in it for Mr. Crane.
(d) He hopes that it will help Mr. Stewart to see that he is actually a nice guy.

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

3. What did Tommy Lewis call Miss Strangeworth in high school?
(a) "Worthy"
(b) "Miss Adela."
(c) "Adela."
(d) "Addie."

4. According to a town legend, what was Strangeworth House once mistaken for?
(a) A library.
(b) A school.
(c) A police station.
(d) A museum.

5. What does Miss Strangeworth tell Mr. Lewis that he has forgotten to do?
(a) Stock the brand of cat food she needs.
(b) Tell his grandson that she said "hello."
(c) Charge her for the strawberries.
(d) Remind her to buy tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Strangeworth stops to discuss an "appropriation" with Miss Chandler (422). What are they talking about?

2. 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?

3. What is the longest time that Miss Strangeworth has been away from her town?

4. Why does Miss Strangeworth fail to notice the important detail about her letters?

5. When does Miss Strangeworth generally mail her letters?

(see the answer key)

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