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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 does David cling to a memory about practicing an activity?
(a) He misses Julian.
(b) He misses Frank.
(c) He felt accepted.
(d) It's his only good memory from Montana.

2. What does Wesley do concerning his job?
(a) He decides to run for re-election.
(b) He becomes apathetic.
(c) He withdraws from the election.
(d) He resigns his position.

3. What does David say his mother could not do in Montana?
(a) See Gloria on the streets of the town.
(b) Deal with the web of lies.
(c) Hold her head up at work.
(d) See Julian and Enid on the streets of the town.

4. What does Wesley ask David to do concerning Gail?
(a) To not say anything to his mother and let Wesley do it.
(b) To write his mother a note and tell her he's staying with George that night.
(c) To wait until Gail gets home before asking any questions.
(d) To go to the courthouse and get his mother.

5. Why does David think his father sometimes comes home to make phone calls?
(a) His father wants his mother to hear the calls.
(b) His father does not want to be overheard.
(c) His father is afraid that his conversations are recorded.
(d) His father wants to record the conversation.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does David's family spend the winter?

2. What was Frank supposedly doing when he died?

3. What does Wesley do as he comes into the kitchen?

4. Where is Wesley going to have Frank moved?

5. What does David say he does for a long time after his grandparents leave?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Julian respond to the situation about Frank?

3. What does Gail want Wesley to find out concerning Marie's funeral and why does she want to know this?

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

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

6. When does David say the family decides to leaves Montana?

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

8. What reason does Wesley give for withdrawing from the Sheriff's election?

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

10. Why does David decline to visit Brentrock later in his life?

(see the answer keys)

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