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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can Merricat tell that Julian is well when she goes home in Chapter 5?
(a) Julian is out of his room even though it is late.
(b) Merricat can hear Julian whistling.
(c) Constance is preparing tea for him.
(d) Julian is speaking nicely with Charles.

2. What does Merricat check for damage on the Blackwood property?
(a) The birdbath.
(b) The fence.
(c) The tractor.
(d) The shed.

3. Who finds Julian dead?
(a) Charles.
(b) Constance.
(c) Helen Clarke.
(d) Dr. Levy.

4. What does Merricat have buried in the long field?
(a) A doll.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A silver spoon.
(d) A clock.

5. To what does Merricat liken Charles's scream in Chapter 8?
(a) A owl's hoot.
(b) A crow's call.
(c) A bluejay's call.
(d) A hawk's call.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles do while the house is on fire?

2. What does Constance always do at twenty minutes after eleven?

3. What is the name of Julian's doctor?

4. Why didn't Charles ever visit the girls before?

5. What do the villagers do after the fire is out?

(see the answer key)

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