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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Melanie tell Gus some time after Emily's death?
(a) She knows that Chris didn't do anything wrong.
(b) She will testify on behalf of Chris.
(c) Nothing can ruin their friendship.
(d) She can't be friends with her anymore.

2. What happens after Emily does the dare that Chris prompted in 1989?
(a) Emily gets angry at him and stops being friends with him.
(b) They get away with it.
(c) They both get in trouble.
(d) They are forbidden from seeing each other anymore.

3. What happens to Chris during his birthday dinner in 1997?
(a) Nothing.
(b) He is arrested.
(c) He is berated by his parents.
(d) He breaks down.

4. In April 1996, what is the status of Chris and Emily's relationship?
(a) They are just friends.
(b) They are a close couple.
(c) They have a bad relationship.
(d) They are broken up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael do that angers Melanie when they find out about Emily's condition at the time of death?

2. What reaction do Melanie and Michael have upon finding out about Emily's condition at the time of death?

3. Whom do Gus and James call after the event at Chris' birthday dinner?

4. Whom does Gus find outside her son's hospital room?

5. How are the treatments for the dog going?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Melanie unable to take part in funeral preparations?

2. Why does Melanie latch onto the idea that Chris killed Emily?

3. How do the Golds and Hartes contrast?

4. How does Melanie react to Chris' arrest?

5. What is ironic about the theory that the detective has about the tragedy?

6. What makes Chris appear to be innocent?

7. How does Gus react to news of Emily's death?

8. How does the euthanasia of the dog affect Chris?

9. Why does Gus relent and let the detective talk to Chris?

10. What happens when Emily dares Chris to kiss her?

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