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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Charles ever visit the girls before?
(a) He was living abroad.
(b) His father wouldn't let him.
(c) He though they had died.
(d) He didn't know where they lived.

2. Where did Merricat go while Constance was on trial for murder?
(a) To an orphanage.
(b) She hid in the Blackwood house.
(c) To stay with cousins.
(d) To a boarding school.

3. What is the name of Julian's doctor?
(a) Dr. Ames.
(b) Dr. Davis.
(c) Dr. Mason.
(d) Dr. Levy.

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

5. What do Constance's guests encourage her to do in Chapter 2?
(a) Re-enter society.
(b) Enter a baking contest.
(c) Go see a doctor.
(d) Write a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merricat tell Constance about Charles?

2. What does Merricat consider replacing her father's book in the tree with?

3. What does Merricat suggest Constance make for Julian in Chapter 3?

4. Which of the following describes Julian's doctor in Chapter 3.

5. Who does Mary Katherine believe is entitled to own the nicest house in the village?

(see the answer key)

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