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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the family is leaving for Bobby Cole's funeral, where does Frank go when he tells Jake to stay at home for a minute?
(a) He goes under the porch to pray for Bobby's soul.
(b) He goes next door in hopes of seeing Edna Sweeney doing yard work while scantily clad.
(c) He goes to take one last look at the railroad tracks where Bobby had been killed.
(d) He goes to tell Ariel that her boyfriend Karl has decided not to go to the funeral.

2. How does Jake's suit shoulder get torn?
(a) Frank tugs his sleeve to get him to hurry up.
(b) Ariel tears it while trying to adjust Jake's suit.
(c) He tears it while jumping over a fence.
(d) He tears it on purpose to avoid having to go to Bobby's funeral.

3. Why is the old stone quarry the boys' usual choice of swimming site when there are three possibilities in town?
(a) Because the public pool costs money and the country club is full of snobs.
(b) Because the country club requires membership and the public pool is too crowded.
(c) Because the quarry is the only swimming site with nice scenery.
(d) Because the creek is generally dried up this time of year and the public pool costs money.

4. What river flows through the town of New Bremen?
(a) The Minnesota River.
(b) The Snake River.
(c) The Jewel River.
(d) The New Bremen River.

5. When Warren Redstone asks Frank what kind of name Drum is, what is Frank's reply?
(a) Indian.
(b) Welsh.
(c) Scottish.
(d) Russian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Frank and Jake forced to squeeze in next to Karl when he takes them for a ride in his Triumph sports car?

2. Who touches Lise and sends her into a screaming fit after Emil attempted suicide?

3. Why is Frank surprised when Officer Doyle asks him how he thinks the Minnesota Twins will do this year?

4. Which of their father's three church services is Frank's and Jake's favorite?

5. What is found in the pocket of Skipper's dead body?

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