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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Frank and Jake not technically allowed by their parents to swim at the old quarry?
(a) Because the quarry is a frequent hangout for the town's delinquents.
(b) Because there is a No Trespassing sign there and there is still dangerous machinery at the bottom of the swimming hole.
(c) Because the cliffs the boys dive from are treacherous.
(d) Because the quarry lies at the end of a winding road that has been the scene of many pedestrian fatalities.

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

3. When Frank leaves Emil and Lise's house and goes to Warren Redstone's lean-to, who does he see there?
(a) Officer Doyle.
(b) Warren Redstone.
(c) Gus.
(d) Nathan.

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

5. What reason does Frank give for the Fourth of July being one of his favorite holidays?
(a) He gets to spend time alone with his sister Ariel.
(b) He likes the fireworks.
(c) He likes the pies his mother makes.
(d) He gets to take the day off from his work at his grandfather's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the old stone quarry the boys' usual choice of swimming site when there are three possibilities in town?

2. What does Frank say is intended to be the highlight of the Independence Day celebration in Luther Park?

3. Who first voices the suspicion that Bobby Cole's death might have involved foul play?

4. How was Bobby Cole killed?

5. Who stays with Lise at her house while Emil is in the hospital?

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