Self-Assessment: Multiple Choice Questions

What is Merricat's primary coping mechanism?

• A) Socializing with others
• B) Engaging in magical thinking
• C) Following strict routines
• D) Seeking help from the community

How does Constance respond to her trauma?

• A) By becoming reclusive and nurturing
• B) By seeking revenge
• C) By moving to the village
• D) By making new friends

What trait best describes Merricat?

• A) Dependable
• B) Protective
• C) Indifferent
• D) Open

Which of the following quotes reflects Constance's sense of safety?

• A) 'I take care of everything.'
• B) 'I have a way of making things happen.'
• C) 'I am always thinking of how to keep us safe.'
• D) 'I am safe here.'

How does the bond between the sisters manifest in the story?

• A) Through constant fighting
• B) Through mutual support and dependency
• C) Through rejection of one another
• D) Through interactions with others

What is one effect of isolation on Merricat?

• A) It makes her more sociable
• B) It heightens her paranoia
• C) It increases her happiness
• D) It has no effect

What does Constance's routine signify?

• A) Her desire for change
• B) Her need for control and safety
• C) Her rebellion against isolation
• D) Her dislike for the house

Which of the following best describes the sisters' relationship?

• A) Competitive
• B) Hostile
• C) Supportive
• D) Distant

How does Shirley Jackson use the sisters' traits to enhance the story?

• A) By making them similar
• B) By contrasting their responses to trauma
• C) By making them irrelevant to the plot
• D) By simplifying their characters

Which theme is highlighted through the relationship between Merricat and Constance?

• A) Friendship
• B) Betrayal
• C) Isolation and dependency
• D) Adventure