1. When the sheriff calls Frank onto the porch and asks him a series of questions, about whom are the questions?
(a) Karl.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Jake.
(d) Emil.

2. Why are Frank and Jake unable to play with Danny when they go to find him at the O'Keefes' house?
(a) He has gone to stay with relatives.
(b) He is too sad to get out of bed.
(c) His mother is afraid he will be attacked if he goes outside.
(d) He is ill.

3. How does Frank test his hypothesis that Emil may be the one who killed Ariel?
(a) He tries to lift Jake over his head.
(b) He closes his eyes to see if he can still make his way down the path to the river.
(c) He closes his eyes to see if he can still use a tire iron to hit a particular target when his eyes are closed.
(d) He closes his eyes and feels around for the tire iron in the tool shed.

4. When Frank returns home from his first church service after Ariel's death, what does he tell Jake?
(a) Frank tells Jake that he is his best friend.
(b) Frank tells Jake that their parents are heading for divorce.
(c) Frank tells Jake that Karl is the one who killed Ariel.
(d) Frank tells Jake that he should be nicer to Ruth.

5. Why does Frank feel concerned about his father's ability to give his next sermon?
(a) Because he is afraid no one will show up because they will feel awkward about Nathan's loss.
(b) Because he has not seen him prepare like he normally does.
(c) Because Nathan has shared with him that he no longer believes in God.
(d) Because he is afraid Nathan will begin crying and will be unable to stop.