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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. Why did deputies believe it was necessary to get the large group of students gathered near police cars farther away?
(a) They feared the injured kids might die.
(b) The large group made a good target.
(c) They weren't equipped to take statements.
(d) They feared the gunman was hiding in the group.

2. Who was Linda Lou?
(a) Mr. DeAngelo's daughter.
(b) Coach Sanders' wife.
(c) Dylan's dte for the prom.
(d) Eric's date for the prom.

3. How did Fuselier say the situation at Columbine compared to the situation at Waco, Texas?
(a) They were equally horrible.
(b) He doesn't say.
(c) Waco was worse.
(d) Columbine was worse.

4. What happened after one of the bombs left by Eric and Dylan detonated?
(a) The parents rushed back to the school.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The SWAT team began detonating bombs on the site.
(d) The clearing effort was called off for the night.

5. How long did the shooting outside the library last?
(a) Twenty-four minutes.
(b) Fifteen minutes.
(c) Five minutes.
(d) Forty-three minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eric's middle name?

2. How many law enforcement agencies were present within an hour of the beginning of the attack?

3. What was the one thing Mr. DeAngelo insisted on and would enforce even at lunchtime?

4. Where did Dylan's brother Byron work at the time of the shooting?

5. Who was Neil Gardner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Wayne Harris' attitude about punishment?

2. What was the rumor perpetuated about Danny Rohrbough's death and what was his father's reaction to that rumor?

3. Where is Nate Dykeman when he learned of the shooting and what was his reaction?

4. Why were Patrick Ireland and Cassie Bernall in the library at the time of the massacre and why was Mr. DeAngelo not in the commons as was his usual practice?

5. What had been Dylan and Eric's previous encounter with the law that made their names appear in the juvenile justice database?

6. Describe the moment when Dylan could have fired on about a hundred kids running up the stairwell but didn't.

7. How did Danny Rohrbough die?

8. Briefly describe Susan's evening with Eric on prom night.

9. What were some of the things people believed caused Dylan and Eric to shoot their classmates and where did Dylan and Eric fall on that list of causes?

10. Describe Mr. DeAngelo's reaction when the students began applauding as he took the podium at the Light of the World Catholic Church.

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