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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. For whom does David cry that night in bed?
(a) Frank.
(b) Marie.
(c) His father.
(d) Nutty.

2. What career does David choose?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Police officer.
(d) History teacher.

3. Who is Betsy?
(a) David's wife.
(b) David’s daughter.
(c) David's dog.
(d) Another history teacher.

4. Of what does Julian accuse Wesley concerning Frank?
(a) Being spiteful.
(b) Being overzealous.
(c) Being jealous.
(d) Being hateful.

5. What does Wesley say he's going to do after taking breakfast down to Frank?
(a) Find another place for Frank to be held.
(b) Ask Gloria to talk to Frank.
(c) Ask Julian to talk to Frank.
(d) Talk to Paddock about the trial.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does David notice later in the day outside the house?

3. Where does Marie's family plan to bury Marie?

4. What does David say Clarence Undset is bound to know?

5. Who runs for Sheriff of Mercer County?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wesley do after coming out of the basement and talking to Frank?

2. What does Wesley tell David to do if there is any trouble?

3. Who probably knows the truth about Frank's death and what does David think the person will do?

4. Why does David's family not attend Marie's funeral?

5. What is the story circulating about Frank's death?

6. Why does David think his father has been crying?

7. What happens to Wesley?

8. What does David believe about the aftermath of Frank's suicide?

9. Why does Wesley not tell David what is going on with Frank right away?

10. What does David say about the symbolism of the open grave?

(see the answer keys)

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