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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Carla think Clark felt about her refusal to go along with what she said Mr. Jamieson had asked of her?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Angered.

2. What did Carla say she needed to do before calling Sylvia Jamieson back?
(a) Search for flora and weed the garden.
(b) Have tea, shower, and go to the laundromat.
(c) Make the bed and buy some cleaning supplies.
(d) Feed the horses, get groceries, and make dinner.

3. What complaint did Joy Tucker share with Clark and Carla?
(a) She felt Clark was difficult to do business with.
(b) She felt Carla was not pleasant enough when Joy came to see them.
(c) She felt they charged too much money for riding lessons.
(d) She felt her horse was not being well taken care of at their place.

4. Where did Mrs. Jamieson go on holiday?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) Greece.

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

6. What does Clark tell Carla to do after she bends over him and cries after coming out of the shower?
(a) Call Sylvia and make them some money.
(b) Get a hold of herself and make supper.
(c) Get over herself and get to work.
(d) Get out of the house and go to Sylvia's.

7. During what month does "Runaway" take place?
(a) July.
(b) April.
(c) February.
(d) November.

8. How does Carla describe Clark's anger to him?
(a) She says he has a short fuse.
(b) She says he goes nuts.
(c) She says he flares up.
(d) She says he lacks patience.

9. What type of home does Carla have?
(a) A mobile home.
(b) A yurt.
(c) A condo.
(d) An apartment.

10. What does Clark think Leon Jamieson had done while he was alive?
(a) Physically abused Sylvia.
(b) Molested Carla.
(c) Stole money.
(d) Had an affair.

11. How does Carla know Mrs. Jamieson is on her way home at the start of "Runaway"?
(a) Carla followed Mrs. Jamieson from the airport.
(b) She sees her driving down the road.
(c) Mrs. Jamieson stopped by Carla's place before heading home.
(d) Mrs. Jamieson calls her to let her know she is on her way.

12. Who is the author of "Runaway"?
(a) Margaret Atwood.
(b) Lydia Davis.
(c) Alice Munro.
(d) Sheila Munro.

13. What had Leon Jamieson done with his writings before his death?
(a) Sold them.
(b) Donated them to the local college.
(c) Got rid of them all.
(d) Left them in notebooks throughout the house.

14. What year was "Runaway" published?
(a) 1993.
(b) 2003.
(c) 1983.
(d) 1963.

15. How has the weather been at the start of "Runaway"?
(a) Mild.
(b) Rainy.
(c) Snowy.
(d) Sunny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clark think he and Carla should do now that Leon Jamieson is dead?

2. How much older was Mr. Jamieson than his wife?

3. Which of Carla and Clark's animals had gone missing, which was very hard for Carla to bear?

4. What did Clark and Carla learn about Leon Jamieson after reading his obituary?

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

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