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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue & Chapters 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What work does Ariel do for Emil Brandt in exchange for music tutelage?
(a) She cleans his house.
(b) She gardens in his yard.
(c) She paints portraits for him to sell.
(d) She transcribes for him.

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

3. Which of their father's three church services is Frank's and Jake's favorite?
(a) The service in New Bremen.
(b) The service in Cadbury.
(c) The service in Fosburg.
(d) The service in Minneapolis.

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

5. In what month and year does the narrator's story begin?
(a) January of 1967.
(b) July of 1969.
(c) July of 1961.
(d) January of 1961.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Bobby when he is killed?

2. What prompts Ruth to bring food to the Klements' house?

3. What school is Ariel planning to attend after high school?

4. What does Tyler Klement do for work?

5. Who is the only person to give a eulogy at Bobby's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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