2. What does Merricat hope would happen to the people who come to her house uninvited?
(a) That they would be bitten by snakes.
(b) That they would die.
(c) That they would meet with bad luck.
(d) That they would be arrested.

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

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

5. What is the name of Merricat's uncle?
(a) Julian.
(b) James.
(c) Jonathan.
(d) Jeremy.

6. In which month did Mary Katherine last go to the library?
(a) April.
(b) June.
(c) January.
(d) September.

7. What is in the Blackwoods' orchard?
(a) A few tree stumps.
(b) Four apple trees.
(c) Six cherry trees.
(d) A dozen peach and plum trees.

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

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

10. How old is Mary Katherine in Chapter 1?
(a) Seventeen years old.
(b) Fifteen years old.
(c) Sixteen years old.
(d) Eighteen years old.

11. Who is not allowed in Julian's room?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Constance.
(c) Merricat.
(d) Helen Clarke.

12. What does Julian describe in detail in Chapter 3?
(a) His experience in the war.
(b) The day his family died.
(c) The day he met his wife.
(d) The pain his body is in.

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

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

15. Where does Charles sit at dinner?
(a) In the girls' father's chair.
(b) In Merricat's spot.
(c) At the kitchen counter.
(d) On the porch.