4. Why does Merricat go outside in Chapter 4?
(a) To play with Jonas.
(b) To collect the mail.
(c) To see a deer in the yard.
(d) To walk to the village.

5. Besides the library, where did Mary Katherine usually stop when she went to the village?
(a) The pharmacy.
(b) The bank.
(c) The post office.
(d) The grocery store.

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

7. What does Mrs. Donell say about Katherine's family?
(a) They had a lovely house.
(b) They always sent cards at Christmas.
(c) They always set a nice table.
(d) They threw the best parties.

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

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

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

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

12. What does Charles offer to do for Merricat?
(a) Send her to a fancy school.
(b) Dig up her treasures.
(c) Run her Tuesday errands.
(d) Build her a treehouse.

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

14. What does Merricat keep at her secret hiding spot?
(a) A journal.
(b) A clock.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A tin of food.

15. What does Constance always do at twenty minutes after eleven?
(a) Goes to hide upstairs.
(b) Starts preparing lunch.
(c) Listens to a radio programme.
(d) Telephones her friend.