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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 prompts Gus and Morris to be thrown in jail?
(a) They get caught gambling at a poker game.
(b) They get caught drag racing.
(c) They get into a fistfight in the bar parking lot.
(d) They rob the local liquor store.

2. Who first voices the suspicion that Bobby Cole's death might have involved foul play?
(a) Gus.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Officer Doyle.
(d) Nathan.

3. What prompts Ruth to bring food to the Klements' house?
(a) She feels guilty for the way she has been treating Ruth as of late.
(b) Amelia Klement does not show up to church.
(c) Travis Klement is rumored to be ill.
(d) Peter Klement tells Ruth he goes hungry much of the time.

4. What is the punishment that Frank and Jake receive as a result of playing at the tracks?
(a) They are not allowed to use the phone for one week.
(b) They are not allowed to ride in Karl's sports car for one week.
(c) They are not allowed to leave the yard without permission from a parent for one week.
(d) They have to do Ariel's chores, as well as their own, for one week.

5. What song does Ruth Drum sing at Bobby's funeral?
(a) Amazing Grace.
(b) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.
(c) Ordinary Grace.
(d) Hark the Herald Angels Sing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where do Frank and Jake run to after seeing the dead body at the train tracks?

4. What work does Ariel do for Emil Brandt in exchange for music tutelage?

5. What physical imperfection does Ariel exhibit?

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