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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

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) Julian is speaking nicely with Charles.
(c) Merricat can hear Julian whistling.
(d) Constance is preparing tea for him.

2. How many years has it been since the Blackwell family died?
(a) Six years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Ten years.

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

4. What does Charles threaten to do in Chapter 7 which causes Merricat run away?
(a) Punish her.
(b) Have her put in a hospital.
(c) Lock her in the cellar.
(d) Beat her.

5. What does Merricat reject as her third powerful word?
(a) Begonia.
(b) Digitalis.
(c) Deciduous.
(d) Armillaria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Merricat go when Charles leaves for the village?

2. What does Constance play in Chapter 6?

3. Who is Stella?

4. Who does Julian often mistake Constance for?

5. What does Merricat do to make Charles go away in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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