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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Jim Donell?
(a) A peddler.
(b) The post master.
(c) The grocer.
(d) The fire chief.

2. Where does Merricat's uncle tell Mrs. Wright about the murders?
(a) On the front porch.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the dining room.
(d) In the parlour.

3. What does Merricat's uncle talk about in Chapter 2?
(a) An insurance policy.
(b) Travelling in Europe.
(c) An argument with his brother.
(d) Going to church.

4. What do the village children sing songs about?
(a) Poison.
(b) Cats.
(c) Strangling.
(d) Mary Katherine's clothes.

5. What does Julian describe in detail in Chapter 3?
(a) The day he met his wife.
(b) The pain his body is in.
(c) The day his family died.
(d) His experience in the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary Katherine think of the villagers?

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

3. Who is Jonas?

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

5. Besides the library, where did Mary Katherine usually stop when she went to the village?

(see the answer key)

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