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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank say is intended to be the highlight of the Independence Day celebration in Luther Park?
(a) A piano concerto performed by Emil.
(b) The chorale that Ariel had composed.
(c) The singing of the national anthem by Ruth.
(d) The performance of a play written by Karl.

2. What word does Ruth instruct the family to use when talking about Skipper, the dead man the boys had found on the tracks?
(a) Transient.
(b) Bum.
(c) Hobo.
(d) Itinerant.

3. Though there is little furniture in Lise and Emil's home, what object is a prominent feature in every room?
(a) Books.
(b) Dolls.
(c) Cushions.
(d) Flowers.

4. When Ruth gets angry at Julia's words, what physical attribute does Ruth mention in order to insult Julia?
(a) Freckles.
(b) Worry lines.
(c) Crow's feet.
(d) Warts.

5. Who stays with Lise at her house while Emil is in the hospital?
(a) Jake and Ariel.
(b) Frank and Ruth.
(c) Julia and Axel.
(d) Jake and Frank.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first breaks the silence about the dead man on the tracks?

2. How many children do Axel and Julia Brandt have?

3. Why do Frank and Jake walk home from the jail instead of riding in their father's car?

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

5. Why are Frank and Jake not technically allowed by their parents to swim at the old quarry?

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