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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the family is leaving for Bobby Cole's funeral, where does Frank go when he tells Jake to stay at home for a minute?
(a) He goes next door in hopes of seeing Edna Sweeney doing yard work while scantily clad.
(b) He goes to take one last look at the railroad tracks where Bobby had been killed.
(c) He goes under the porch to pray for Bobby's soul.
(d) He goes to tell Ariel that her boyfriend Karl has decided not to go to the funeral.

2. Who touches Lise and sends her into a screaming fit after Emil attempted suicide?
(a) Frank.
(b) Nathan.
(c) One of the policemen who arrive at the scene.
(d) One of the firemen who arrive at the scene.

3. What simile does Gus use to describe Nathan's reaction to Ariel's death?
(a) Like a punch in the face.
(b) Like a thorn in a rose.
(c) Like a stranger in the night.
(d) Like a knife in the back.

4. How old is Bobby when he is killed?
(a) 13.
(b) 8.
(c) 22.
(d) 18.

5. When Frank sees Officer Doyle at the drugstore, Officer Doyle tells Frank that Warren Redstone is still the number one suspect in Ariel's murder. Who does he say is the number two suspect?
(a) Karl.
(b) Danny.
(c) Emil.
(d) Morris Engdahl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Frank and Jake unable to play with Danny when they go to find him at the O'Keefes' house?

2. Who brings Emil to the Drums' house to be with Ruth every time he comes?

3. What war experience does Travis Klement have?

4. What game does Danny O'Keefe call to ask Frank and Jake to come over and play?

5. When Ariel suggests she may not attend Juilliard, what alternative does she present to her parents?

(see the answer key)

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