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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. According to Carl in Chapter Five, what is connected to Lillian?
(a) His reputation.
(b) His happiness.
(c) His family.
(d) His livelihood.

2. The twins are amazed to find their new residence has what food in Chapter Five?
(a) Candy.
(b) Hot dogs.
(c) Donuts.
(d) Cereal.

3. According to Lillian in Chapter One, what university did Madison attend after high school?
(a) Duke.
(b) Tulane.
(c) Wake Forest.
(d) Vanderbilt.

4. As the novel opens, how old is Lillian?
(a) 22.
(b) 28.
(c) 30.
(d) 25.

5. When Lillian goes to visit Madison in Chapter One, how does she travel?
(a) By train.
(b) By bus.
(c) By limo.
(d) By plane.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Three, when the twins ask Lillian if she will ever leave them, how does she reply?

2. According to Bessie in Chapter Five, how did their mother handle the fire?

3. What are the names of Madison's twin stepchildren?

4. According to Lillian in Chapter One, upon first meeting Madison, Lillian discovered they had what trait in common?

5. According to Madison in Chapter Two, why did she marry Jasper?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the reader learn about Madison's marriage in Chapter Two?

2. What amazes the twins about the guesthouse when they first encounter it in Chapter Five?

3. How does Lillian convince the twins to come with her in Chapter Three?

4. Describe Lillian's relationship with her mother, as highlighted in Chapters One and Two.

5. What conversation do the twins have while Lillian pretends to sleep in Chapter Five?

6. What does Jasper tell Lillian in Chapter Two? How does she respond?

7. Who is Carl? What do we learn about him in the first three chapters of the novel?

8. Describe Lillian's appearance at the beginning of Chapter Four. How does she describe herself?

9. What specifics regarding their unique ability do the twins tell Lillian in Chapter Five?

10. What does Madison's latest letter contain, as explained in Chapter One?

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