And that is if they even got over the wall and into the courtyard . The kitchen is large , and a lot of food could be stored there . The dining room could easily be used as a storage area for supplies , or as another bedroom . The library and the art room are invaluable , because they would keep us from going mad with boredom while we waited out the epidemic , or at least give us something to do to keep from ripping each other 's throats out .

Question: What may be the reason for their temporary home ?
Answer: None of the above choices .They needed somewhere to stay .They wanted a house to vacation in .They wanted to check out a house before buying it .