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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Merricat choose to put the poison in the sugar?
(a) Because the poison was hidden in sugar.
(b) Because it was the only food she has access to.
(c) Because Constance never used sugar.
(d) Because she knew her father would use the sugar.

2. What does Constance think Julian would have been buried in?
(a) His robe.
(b) Clothes from a charity shop.
(c) One of Jim Clarke's old suits.
(d) Nothing.

3. Who does Merricat try to act more kindly to in Chapter 6??
(a) Julian.
(b) Charles.
(c) Constance.
(d) Jonas.

4. Why hasn't Merricat buried anything around the summerhouse?
(a) Because it is too far from the main house.
(b) Because the ground is too wet.
(c) Because the ground there is evil.
(d) Because Jonas warned her not to.

5. In Chapter 6, what does Charles tell Constance she shouldn't keep in the house?
(a) Money.
(b) Old newspapers.
(c) Julian.
(d) A cat.

6. What does Constance prepare for Merricat to eat in Chapter 9?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) Beef stew.
(c) Chicken soup.
(d) Jam toast.

7. What does Merricat use to barricade the sides of the house in Chapter 10?
(a) Tree boughs and branches.
(b) Bricks and lumber.
(c) Broken furniture.
(d) Stones.

8. Who throws a rock through the Blackwood's window?
(a) Jim Donell.
(b) A small boy.
(c) Charles.
(d) Stella.

9. Which of the following is not a song that Constance plays in Chapter 6?
(a) "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton."
(b) "I Saw a Lady."
(c) "Over the Sea to Skye."
(d) "A Vision in the Valley."

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

11. What does Constance give to Charles in Chapter 6?
(a) A key to the gate.
(b) Julian's shoes.
(c) Her father's watch.
(d) The library books.

12. What does Merricat nail to a tree in Chapter 6?
(a) A coin.
(b) A watch chain.
(c) A ring.
(d) A watch.

13. What does Merricat wrap around Constance in Chapter 8?
(a) Julian's shawl.
(b) A jacket.
(c) A tablecloth.
(d) A blanket.

14. What does Charles find which Merricat had burried?
(a) Merricat's marbles.
(b) Merricat's silver dollars.
(c) Merricat's clock.
(d) Merricat's doll.

15. What does Charles do while the house is on fire?
(a) Helps Julian from the porch.
(b) Tries to find Constance.
(c) Asks for the safe to be taken out.
(d) Carries items down from upstairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles try to fix in Chapter 7?

2. Who does Merricat not expect to be at Julian's funeral?

3. What does Julian fret about while the house is burning?

4. What blocks the kitchen door when Constance and Merricat return home?

5. Where do Merricat and Constance sweep the rubble to?

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