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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 there must be some problem at home.
(b) They think that she may be experimenting with alcohol.
(c) They think that she is having trouble in school.
(d) They think that she must have argued with her best friend.

2. What letter does Miss Strangeworth think about writing to the school board?
(a) One that asks how the chemistry teacher can afford such a fancy car.
(b) One that accuses the librarian of stealing from the library fund.
(c) One that accuses the principal of having an affair with a secretary.
(d) One that accuses a student of drinking during the school day.

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

4. Why does Miss Strangeworth think that she has a right to eavesdrop on Linda Stewart at the post office?
(a) She means to help Linda with her troubles.
(b) It is "her" town and she needs to know if "her" people are in trouble.
(c) It is a public place.
(d) She knows Linda's parents well.

5. Who is the original owner of Miss Strangeworth's house?
(a) Her great-grandfather.
(b) Her grandfather.
(c) Her father.
(d) Miss Strangeworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to a town legend, what was Strangeworth House once mistaken for?

2. What word is repeatedly used to describe the day on which the story opens?

3. What is the best definition of "proverbial" in the sentence "Miss Strangeworth's hats were proverbial in the town" (426)?

4. For how many years has Miss Strangeworth been writing her anonymous letters?

5. When Miss Strangeworth discovers how much trouble she has caused for Linda and Dave, what does she think about it?

(see the answer key)

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