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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Merricat do to make Charles go away in Chapter 5?
(a) Smashes a glass on the floor.
(b) Threatens him.
(c) Sprinkles dirt in his bed.
(d) Locks him outside.

2. What does Julian say should have been poisoned with the arsenic?
(a) The salad.
(b) The rarebit.
(c) The potatoes.
(d) The apple jelly.

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

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

5. How did the Blackwoods die?
(a) In an automobile accident.
(b) In a house fire.
(c) From arsenic poisoning.
(d) From carbon monoxide poisoning.

6. What did the murdered Blackwoods have for dessert before their deaths?
(a) Cherries.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Blueberries.
(d) Blackberries.

7. What does Charles try to talk to Merricat about?
(a) Her cat.
(b) The day her family died.
(c) The treasures she buries.
(d) Constance.

8. What is the name of the man who comes to the house in Chapter 4?
(a) Charles.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Frederick.
(d) Colin.

9. What do Constance's guests suggest she buy in Chapter 2?
(a) A new china set.
(b) A radio.
(c) Some new clothes.
(d) Some self-help books.

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

11. What does Merricat suggest Constance make for Julian in Chapter 3?
(a) Pie.
(b) Cake.
(c) Fruit salad.
(d) Pudding.

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

13. How does Charles act toward Julian?
(a) Impatiently.
(b) Violently.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Gently.

14. What kind of day does Merricat say are ending for her?
(a) Dull days.
(b) Happy days.
(c) Carefree days.
(d) Slow days.

15. What does Merricat tell Constance about Charles?
(a) That he is a monster.
(b) That his is an imposter.
(c) That he is a ghost.
(d) That he is a devil.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Merricat tell that Julian is well when she goes home in Chapter 5?

2. Who is Jonas?

3. What does Constance do on Saturdays?

4. How old is Mary Katherine in Chapter 1?

5. In which month did Mary Katherine last go to the library?

(see the answer keys)

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