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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Boy Next Door: Then, Summer 1984 and Now, November 1997.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Michael do that angers Melanie when they find out about Emily's condition at the time of death?
(a) He defends Chris.
(b) He doesn't defend Chris.
(c) He doesn't avenge Emily's murder.
(d) He belittles Emily because of her condition.

2. What does Chris tell the detective?
(a) Emily committed suicide.
(b) Emily tried to kill Chris.
(c) A robber shot Emily.
(d) Chris killed Emily.

3. What do the couples in the beginning of the book talk about at dinner?
(a) Their children.
(b) Their upcoming vacation.
(c) Their dislike of the children's relationship.
(d) The quality of their restaurant service.

4. Why doesn't Chris attend Emily's funeral?
(a) He didn't know about the funeral.
(b) He doesn't want to.
(c) He is in a coma.
(d) The doctors won't let him.

5. What piece of information does Melanie latch onto?
(a) The theory that Chris murdered Emily.
(b) The theory that Emily killed herself.
(c) The theory that Chris and Emily were mugged.
(d) The theory that Chris and Emily were carjacked.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emily die?

2. What is stressing Gus out other than the recurring dream?

3. When does James decide to do something about the dog?

4. How does Michael explain James' actions concerning the family dog?

5. Who is waiting for Melanie and Michael when they arrive home from the hospital in November 1997?

(see the answer key)

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