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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who first voices the suspicion that Bobby Cole's death might have involved foul play?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Gus.
(d) Officer Doyle.

2. Who prevents Morris Engdahl from hurting Frank on the Fourth of July?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Jake.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Warren Redstone.

3. Which, if any, church service does Nathan insist on leading himself the Sunday following Ariel's death?
(a) The Cadbury service.
(b) He does not lead a church service that day.
(c) The Fosburg service.
(d) The New Bremen service.

4. What advice does Gus give to Jake when Jake feels guilty for swearing in front of the church?
(a) He tells Jake to save his regret for the important things.
(b) He tells Jake that it is good for people to be shocked out of their monotony once in a while.
(c) He tells Jake to say the Lord's Prayer ten times.
(d) He tells Jake to apologize in front of the congregation at the next week's service.

5. To whom does Jake think Frank should apologize and why?
(a) He thinks Franks should apologize to Karl so that both he and Jake will still be offered rides in Karl's sports car.
(b) He thinks Frank should apologize to Nathan so that neither he nor Jake will be grounded again.
(c) He thinks Frank should apologize to Ariel to keep her from telling the boys' secrets to their parents.
(d) He thinks Frank should apologize to Morris so that neither he nor Jake will be beat up.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Warren Redstone asks Frank where his can of belongings is, what is Frank's reply?

2. Which two members of the Drum family refuse to attend church on the Sunday following Ariel's death?

3. How long does Emil's and Ruth's performance of Ariel's chorale composition last?

4. What is Nathan's reaction when Gus asks if Nathan would like some company after Ruth has left in anger over his choice of reading material?

5. Why is the new Bremen bank a source of fascination for Frank?

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