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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Merricat's uncle tell Mrs. Wright about the murders?
(a) On the front porch.
(b) In the parlour.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the dining room.

2. Why is Constance expecting Helen Clarke to come by the house in Chapter 2?
(a) To deliver the newspaper.
(b) To drop off a potted plant.
(c) For tea.
(d) For a birthday party.

3. How can Merricat tell that Julian is well when she goes home in Chapter 5?
(a) Julian is out of his room even though it is late.
(b) Constance is preparing tea for him.
(c) Julian is speaking nicely with Charles.
(d) Merricat can hear Julian whistling.

4. On which days did Mary Katherine routinely go to the village?
(a) Mondays and Fridays.
(b) Wednesdays and Saturdays.
(c) Tuesdays and Fridays.
(d) Tuesdays and Sundays.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merricat do after meeting the visitor in Chapter 4?

2. Who does Mary Katherine believe is entitled to own the nicest house in the village?

3. What does Merricat's uncle talk about in Chapter 2?

4. What does Merricat say is coming in Chapter 3?

5. Where does Constance meet Merricat in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Charles try to make conversation with Merricat in Chapter 5?

2. What does Merricat come up with to keep the change away?

3. Who does Helen Clarke bring with her to the Blackwoods'? How do Merricat and Constance feel about having an extra guest?

4. What does Merricat blame for the arrival of Charles Blackwood?

5. What is the first thing Constance says in the book, and what is its significance?

6. What does Merricat feel is coming in Chapter 3?

7. What kinds of things does Merricat say the people who would come to her house looking for Constance after the murders would do?

8. What does Mary Katherine think of the villagers?

9. What does Mary Katherine wonder about the library books in Chapter 1?

10. How does Merricat describe her sense that something is going to change is Chapter 4?

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