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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-39 & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Emil's and Ruth's performance of Ariel's chorale composition last?
(a) 6 minutes.
(b) 48 minutes.
(c) 12 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

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

3. Why are Frank and Jake forced to squeeze in next to Karl when he takes them for a ride in his Triumph sports car?
(a) Because there are no seat belts in the back seat.
(b) Because the back seat is full of theater props.
(c) Because the Triumph has no back seat.
(d) Because the back seats have been removed to make room for a speaker system.

4. What is missing from Warren Redstone's lean-to when Frank and Jake go to search it?
(a) The flag that had hung outside.
(b) Warren Redstone's can of belongings.
(c) His wood pile.
(d) The tarp that had served as a floor.

5. Why is Frank surprised when Officer Doyle asks him how he thinks the Minnesota Twins will do this year?
(a) Because Frank hates baseball.
(b) Because the baseball season is over for the year.
(c) Because he knows Officer Doyle hates sports.
(d) Because adults rarely ask his opinion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first tells Nathan that Emil has attempted suicide?

2. What is the name that some people in town call Jake and that Frank calls him as well when he is angry?

3. What is found in the pocket of Skipper's dead body?

4. 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?

5. Who finally convinces Lise to leave Emil's side at the hospital so Emil can be alone and get some much-needed rest?

(see the answer key)

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