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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Merricat break in Chapter 7?
(a) Charles's watch.
(b) The lock on Charles' door.
(c) A stair rail.
(d) A cookie jar.

2. What is Constance afraid to do?
(a) Prepare meals.
(b) Light a fire.
(c) Handle a knife.
(d) Leave the Blackwood property.

3. What does Merricat complain about Charles leaving everywhere in Chapter 6?
(a) His shoes.
(b) Cigarette butts.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Dirty teacups.

4. How many unbroken chairs does Merricat find to put at the table?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. What is kept in the Blackwood cellar?
(a) Old furniture.
(b) Merricat's art supplies.
(c) Preserves.
(d) The Blackwoods' old clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Constance's guests encourage her to do in Chapter 2?

2. Why is Constance expecting Helen Clarke to come by the house in Chapter 2?

3. What does Charles try to fix in Chapter 7?

4. Who does Jim Clarke bring to the house in Chapter 9?

5. How many years has it been since the Blackwell family died?

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