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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) Nathan.
(c) Frank.
(d) One of the policemen who arrive at the scene.

4. What river flows through the town of New Bremen?
(a) The Minnesota River.
(b) The New Bremen River.
(c) The Jewel River.
(d) The Snake River.

5. What two words does Emil keep repeating once he returns home from the private hospital?
(a) "I'm fine."
(b) "Go away."
(c) "I'll die."
(d) "Thank you."

Short Answer Questions

1. After the incident with Officer Doyle and the killing of the animal with the M-80, how does Frank feel about fireworks?

2. How does Jake's suit shoulder get torn?

3. Why is the new Bremen bank a source of fascination for Frank?

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

5. What game does Danny O'Keefe call to ask Frank and Jake to come over and play?

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