2. What does Constance do on Saturdays?
(a) Reads on the porch.
(b) Works in her garden.
(c) Goes to town.
(d) Walks to the neighbors'.

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

4. Who owns the nicest home in the village?
(a) The Shepherds.
(b) The Carringtons.
(c) The Clarkes.
(d) The Rochesters.

5. Where does Merricat have a secret hiding spot?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In the cellar.
(c) In the woods.
(d) In the shed.

6. What kind of day does Merricat say it will be in Chapter 5?
(a) A horrible day.
(b) A rainy day.
(c) A glittering day.
(d) A slow day.

7. What is Mary Katherine's sister's name?
(a) Felicity.
(b) Karen.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Constance.

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

9. What is the name of Merricat's father?
(a) James.
(b) John.
(c) Harold.
(d) Edward.

10. What does Merricat's uncle rely on to get around?
(a) A zimmerframe.
(b) A wheelchair.
(c) Crutches.
(d) A cane.

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

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

13. Who does Mary Katherine believe is entitled to own the nicest house in the village?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her childhood friend.
(d) Herself.

14. What is Julian working on in Chapter 5?
(a) His book.
(b) Repairing a watch.
(c) Balancing his bank account.
(d) A crossword puzzle.

15. On what day does Merricat check that her safeguards on the property are in place?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Sunday.