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 under the porch to pray for Bobby's soul.
(b) He goes to take one last look at the railroad tracks where Bobby had been killed.
(c) He goes next door in hopes of seeing Edna Sweeney doing yard work while scantily clad.
(d) He goes to tell Ariel that her boyfriend Karl has decided not to go to the funeral.

2. How does Jake's suit shoulder get torn?
(a) He tears it while jumping over a fence.
(b) Frank tugs his sleeve to get him to hurry up.
(c) He tears it on purpose to avoid having to go to Bobby's funeral.
(d) Ariel tears it while trying to adjust Jake's suit.

3. Where do Frank and Jake run to after seeing the dead body at the train tracks?
(a) Halderson's drug store.
(b) Emil Brandt's house.
(c) Their father's church.
(d) Their house.

4. What activity does Gus treat Frank to when trying to help Frank deal with Ariel's death?
(a) An ice cream cone.
(b) A swim at the old quarry.
(c) A movie.
(d) A long ride on Gus' motorcycle.

5. What topic is at the center of the large argument between Ariel and Ruth on the day of Ruth's chorale performance?
(a) Which of the two women knows Emil more thoroughly.
(b) Which of the two women is more ambitious.
(c) Which of the two women is the better singer.
(d) Which of the two women is the better cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jake refers to the possible identity of Ariel's murderer, Frank realizes he has been in denial about the possibility of foul play in Ariel's death. Prior to this moment, what has Frank been thinking happened to Ariel?

2. How do Jake and Frank feel about their sister Ariel?

3. Why is the new Bremen bank a source of fascination for Frank?

4. Who is the only person able to console Ruth during her wait for information about Ariel?

5. When Ruth gets angry at Julia's words, what physical attribute does Ruth mention in order to insult Julia?

(see the answer key)

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