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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Frank returns home from his first church service after Ariel's death, what does he tell Jake?
(a) Frank tells Jake that Karl is the one who killed Ariel.
(b) Frank tells Jake that he should be nicer to Ruth.
(c) Frank tells Jake that their parents are heading for divorce.
(d) Frank tells Jake that he is his best friend.

2. What is missing from Warren Redstone's lean-to when Frank and Jake go to search it?
(a) The tarp that had served as a floor.
(b) His wood pile.
(c) Warren Redstone's can of belongings.
(d) The flag that had hung outside.

3. Upon leaving their grandfather's house and starting to walk home, Jake suddenly stops in the middle of the road. What reason does he give for stopping?
(a) He is having a vision of Ariel coming to tell him something.
(b) He has realized that he left the bonus from their grandfather on the back of the toilet.
(c) He feels like he is going to throw up.
(d) He cannot stop thinking about how much he wants Ariel back.

4. What activity does Gus treat Frank to when trying to help Frank deal with Ariel's death?
(a) An ice cream cone.
(b) A swim at the old quarry.
(c) A movie.
(d) A long ride on Gus' motorcycle.

5. What does Ruth tell Frank about God when they go on a walk to the river together?
(a) She tells him that God must not be merciful since He let her only daughter be killed.
(b) She tells him that his faith in God is going to be the only thing that helps them combat their grief.
(c) She tells him that God wants people to suffer so they can get stronger.
(d) She tells him that there is no God.

6. 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?
(a) He tells Gus to go away.
(b) He reluctantly accepts Gus' company.
(c) He welcomes Gus' company.
(d) He says that Gus can stay but that he does not want to talk.

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

8. When the sheriff calls Frank onto the porch and asks him a series of questions, about whom are the questions?
(a) Emil.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Jake.
(d) Karl.

9. What happens to foil Frank's plan to find out what happens during the conversation between Ruth and Nathan?
(a) Frank's tape recorder breaks.
(b) Ruth immediately retires to bed after her conversation with Nathan.
(c) Jake refuses to eavesdrop on their parents.
(d) Lise comes charging out of the house toward the shed.

10. For what purpose does Nathan give Frank and Jake money when he goes to talk to Ruth?
(a) So they can get their shoes shined before Ariel's burial.
(b) So they can get haircuts before Ariel's visitation service.
(c) So they can buy ties before Ariel's funeral.
(d) So they can buy lunch for themselves on their way to Ariel's funeral.

11. What object does Ruth want Frank to put on Axel's windshield?
(a) An old parking ticket.
(b) A hundred dollar bill.
(c) A letter.
(d) A picture of Ariel.

12. What promise does Nathan elicit from both Frank and Jake after his conversation with Ruth?
(a) He asks them to promise they will take care of Ruth if Nathan has to leave the family for a while.
(b) He asks them to promise they will always keep their memories of Ariel close to their hearts.
(c) He asks them to promise they will not blame themselves if Nathan and Ruth get a divorce.
(d) He asks them to promise they will reserve judgement about Karl's role in Ariel's death until the investigation is over.

13. What object does the sheriff hope to find in Karl's possession if his search warrant is granted?
(a) A gun.
(b) A knife.
(c) A tire iron.
(d) A shovel.

14. What does Ruth's father call Nathan after Nathan leaves to apologize to the O'Keefe family for the racist treatment they are receiving?
(a) A fool.
(b) A man of principle.
(c) A hero.
(d) A nincompoop.

15. What does Frank's and Jake's grandfather give to them as a bonus for a job well done?
(a) Twenty dollars for each of them.
(b) Ten dollars for each of them.
(c) A gold coin for each of them.
(d) Five dollars for each of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nathan reading that angers Ruth so much she storms off from the living room?

2. What reason do Julia and Axel give for cutting themselves off from the Drums as of late?

3. What object is thrown through the O'Keefes' window as a part of the campaign to terrorize them and other Sioux in town?

4. Who is the only person able to console Ruth during her wait for information about Ariel?

5. What behavior does Ruth exhibit that lets Frank and Jake know how upset she is and truly frightens them as a result?

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