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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What symbolism does David observe at the graveside services?
(a) The open grave separating members of the family.
(b) A coyote howling in the distance.
(c) A vulture landing near the grave.
(d) A feather drifting down onto the casket.

2. Who comes running to David's house after hearing a gunshot?
(a) Wesley.
(b) Frank.
(c) Len.
(d) No one.

3. Who interrupted David when he was practicing?
(a) Marie and Ronnie.
(b) Frank.
(c) Julian.
(d) Gail.

4. When does David's family leave Montana?
(a) After the school term.
(b) Early Spring.
(c) Right after Frank's burial.
(d) That winter.

5. What happens to Gloria?
(a) She remarries.
(b) She is killed in a car accident.
(c) She commits suicide.
(d) She never remarries.

6. What was David practicing in a memory he shares?
(a) Throwing baseball pitches.
(b) Drop kicking a football.
(c) Basketball.
(d) His flute.

7. What does David seem confident about concerning Clarence's knowledge?
(a) He will tell the truth eventually.
(b) He will gossip.
(c) He will pray for Frank's soul.
(d) He will never reveal the truth.

8. Under what condition does Frank agree to comply with Wesley's arrest?
(a) Julian will be allowed to provide him a lawyer.
(b) David will not see him in the basement.
(c) Frank will not be arrested in public.
(d) Gloria will be able to visit him.

9. When was the decision to move made?
(a) It was forced upon them by Julian.
(b) David is not sure.
(c) Just a couple weeks before the actual move.
(d) Right after Frank's death.

10. What does Gail ask Wesley to find out from Marie's family?
(a) If Gail, Wesley, and David can attend the burial
(b) If Gail can bring them anything.
(c) If Marie’s boyfriend has been notified.
(d) Where they can send flowers.

11. What does Wesley reluctantly tell Julian about Frank's crimes?
(a) Frank likely murdered Marie.
(b) Frank shows no remorse for his actions.
(c) Frank will lose his practice.
(d) Frank will probably not get probation.

12. Who arrives at David's house at nine that night?
(a) Marie's mother.
(b) Len.
(c) Julian and Enid.
(d) Paddock.

13. What does Wesley tell David to do if there is any trouble while Wesley is gone?
(a) Protect his mother.
(b) Hide under the porch.
(c) Run for Len's house.
(d) Call his grandfather.

14. What does Len suggest for Wesley to do?
(a) Call Julian.
(b) Arrest the men in the pick-up.
(c) Move Frank.
(d) Have Gail and David stay somewhere else.

15. What does David tell his mother how to do?
(a) Fire a gun.
(b) Load a rifle.
(c) Whistle loudly.
(d) Use his loudspeaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is David inside his home when Frank arrives on Thursday?

2. What does David say is a result of keeping secrets?

3. What did Mel Paddock think when Wesley gave him the name of the suspect?

4. Where do Frank and Wesley go after Frank talks to David?

5. What does David say his family planned to attend?

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