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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of day does Merricat say it will be in Chapter 5?
(a) A horrible day.
(b) A slow day.
(c) A glittering day.
(d) A rainy day.

2. What has Merricat nailed to a tree to keep evil away?
(a) A book.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A horseshoe.
(d) A pie plate.

3. Where does Merricat write the first of her three powerful words?
(a) Outdoors in dirt.
(b) In the jam of her toast.
(c) In the steamed-up window.
(d) On a scrap of newspaper.

4. What does Constance ask Merricat to do before dinner?
(a) Get some preserves from the cellar.
(b) Comb her hair.
(c) Change into a clean dress.
(d) Collect the mail.

5. How does Charles act toward Julian?
(a) Gently.
(b) Violently.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Impatiently.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merricat have buried in the long field?

2. What does Constance do on Saturdays?

3. Why does Merricat return to the house in Chapter 8?

4. To what does Merricat liken Charles's scream in Chapter 8?

5. What does Merricat wrap around Constance in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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