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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Carla think Clark may have gotten rid of Flora?
(a) She would remind then of the bad time they had.
(b) He does not want Carla to be happy.
(c) He is jealous of Carla and Flora's relationship.
(d) He sold her for money to pay the bills.

2. Who is Joy Tucker?
(a) A local librarian who boards her horse with Clark and Carla.
(b) Carla and Clark's neighbor whom Carla helps around the house.
(c) Hy's wife from Hy and Robert Building Supply.
(d) Carla's sister-in-law from Toronto.

3. What does Carla misspell in her letter to Clark?
(a) A lot.
(b) At least.
(c) Alright.
(d) Away.

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

5. What did Carla's mother tell her in the letter she wrote her after Carla ran off with Clark?
(a) You'll come crawling back.
(b) Don't ever come back.
(c) You don't know what you're leaving behind.
(d) I wish you the best.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sylvia do with Leon's things after his death?

2. What did Carla say she needed to do before calling Sylvia Jamieson back?

3. What does Carla think she might find if she walks in the woods in the evening at the end of the story?

4. What did Maggie say happens to everyone at some point when Sylvia was telling them about Carla?

5. What did Carla do at Sylvia's once while Sylva was looking over condolence letters?

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