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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 18 - 27 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Carla receive a letter from at the end of the story?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Mrs. Jamieson.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Ruth Stiles.

2. What does Carla tell Sylvia when she asks how life has been there while she was in Greece?
(a) It has been raining a lot.
(b) It has been beautiful and sunny.
(c) It has been boring without Sylvia.
(d) It has been the same as ever.

3. Why was Clark searching for roofing on the internet?
(a) The rain had damaged the roof of their home.
(b) Carla's parents had asked him to.
(c) He was going to fix Mrs. Jamieson's roof.
(d) He was going to help Joy Tucker fix her roof.

4. What does Sylvia give to Carla before taking her to the bus stop?
(a) A bagged lunch.
(b) A canister of coffee.
(c) A gold necklace to sell.
(d) A change of clothes.

5. In what way does the weather impact Clark and Carla's business?
(a) They have been busier than ever.
(b) Nobody is showing up for trail rides.
(c) They have had to increase their prices, turning off some regulars.
(d) Customers are angry with the long waiting lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carla do with the letter she receives at the end of the story?

2. What word is used to describe how Sylvia feels when Carla began to cry?

3. How does Carla decide she will inform Clark of her departure?

4. Who is Ruth Stiles?

5. How does Clark say reading Carla's note made him feel?

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