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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the Graces' previous home?
(a) A farm.
(b) A ranch style house.
(c) A small apartment.
(d) A modern beachhome.

2. What does Jared think there could be in the basement with bad luck?
(a) A lot of slime and mold.
(b) A bear.
(c) A foot of water.
(d) A rattlesnake nest.

3. What does Jared think could be in the heating ducts since it is an old house?
(a) Mice.
(b) Rats.
(c) Huge spider webs.
(d) Birds.

4. For what did Mrs. Grace go to the store?
(a) Shampoo.
(b) Buckets to catch the leaks.
(c) Cereal and milk.
(d) Bread and peanut butter.

5. What does the letter in the introduction say happens to the relationship between Holly and Tony?
(a) It becomes deeper.
(b) It is tested.
(c) It changes.
(d) It becomes more acrimonious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jared wish was happening as they are unloading their car?

2. Why do the children say they cannot send their book by mail?

3. What was strung up like garland in the wall?

4. What kind of job does Jared think Simon will do when he grows up?

5. What startled Jared awake the first night?

(see the answer key)

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