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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Clark and Carla learn about Leon Jamieson after reading his obituary?
(a) He and Sylvia had never married.
(b) He had a prior marriage and several children.
(c) He had come from a very wealthy family.
(d) He won a monetary prize for his poetry.

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

3. 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) Angered.
(d) Pleased.

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

5. What did Sylvia Jamieson tell Clark she wanted Carla to help her with when she first returned from Greece?
(a) Unpacking her things.
(b) Weeding her garden.
(c) Cooking dinner.
(d) Cleaning her house.

6. Why had Carla told Clark the story of Mr. Jamieson?
(a) She wanted to extort money from the Jamiesons.
(b) It helped him get out of his bad moods.
(c) She wanted Clark to protect her.
(d) She wanted to hurt Sylvia.

7. With whom does Carla live?
(a) Jameson.
(b) Sylvia.
(c) Clark.
(d) Leon.

8. How much older was Mr. Jamieson than his wife?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 20 years.

9. Which of Carla and Clark's animals had gone missing, which was very hard for Carla to bear?
(a) Fauna.
(b) Flora.
(c) Winnie.
(d) Lizzie.

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

11. Aside from trail rides and lessons, how else do Clark and Carla earn money?
(a) They rent out a room of their home.
(b) They sell baked goods.
(c) They work at a diner.
(d) They board horses in their barn.

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

13. 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 had to increase their prices, turning off some regulars.
(d) They have been busier than ever.

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

15. What did Sylvia do with Leon's things after his death?
(a) Got rid of it all.
(b) Sold it.
(c) Gave it to Carla.
(d) Donated it to a homeless shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Runaway"?

2. Where did Mrs. Jamieson go on holiday?

3. What was Mr. Jamieson's occupation?

4. What does Clark think Leon Jamieson had done while he was alive?

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

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