What is the meaning of “tranquil” as it is used in paragraph 3?

• annoyed

• dull

• excited

• relaxed

How does paragraph 37 build suspense?

• It makes readers curious about what Patrick did at work that day.

• It makes readers curious about what Mary will make for dinner.

• It makes readers curious about what Patrick is telling Mary.

• It makes readers curious about why Mary loves Patrick.

Which statement describes Mary’s motivation for covering up her crime? (Paragraphs 50-51)

• She wants to protect her unborn child.

• She thinks she did nothing wrong.

• She is afraid of life in prison.

• She does not want to die.

How does the detective’s conversation with the grocer affect the outcome of the story? (Paragraphs 91-93)

• The police no longer suspect Mary of murdering her husband.

• The police give up on finding the murder weapon near Mary’s home.

• The police wonder why Mary was acting so strangely while shopping.

• The police decide to ask Mary to help them solve her husband’s murder.

How does Detective Noonan’s comment about the murder weapon affect Mary’s actions? (Paragraph 99)

• It causes Mary to feel guilty about fooling the detectives.

• It causes Mary to act naturally when the detectives question her.

• It causes Mary to pretend that she and her husband were getting along well.

• It causes Mary to distract the detectives from their search for the murder weapon.