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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 advice does Gus give to Jake when Jake feels guilty for swearing in front of the church?
(a) He tells Jake to apologize in front of the congregation at the next week's service.
(b) He tells Jake to save his regret for the important things.
(c) He tells Jake to say the Lord's Prayer ten times.
(d) He tells Jake that it is good for people to be shocked out of their monotony once in a while.

2. When Frank leaves Emil and Lise's house and goes to Warren Redstone's lean-to, who does he see there?
(a) Officer Doyle.
(b) Warren Redstone.
(c) Gus.
(d) Nathan.

3. Why are Frank and Jake not technically allowed by their parents to swim at the old quarry?
(a) Because the quarry lies at the end of a winding road that has been the scene of many pedestrian fatalities.
(b) Because the cliffs the boys dive from are treacherous.
(c) Because there is a No Trespassing sign there and there is still dangerous machinery at the bottom of the swimming hole.
(d) Because the quarry is a frequent hangout for the town's delinquents.

4. What does Frank say is intended to be the highlight of the Independence Day celebration in Luther Park?
(a) The performance of a play written by Karl.
(b) The chorale that Ariel had composed.
(c) The singing of the national anthem by Ruth.
(d) A piano concerto performed by Emil.

5. What school is Ariel planning to attend after high school?
(a) Harvard.
(b) NYU.
(c) Juilliard.
(d) New Bremen Community College.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the private hospital located where Emil goes to recuperate?

2. What is the real reason for Amelia's absence from church?

3. What object does Frank see sticking out of Danny's Uncle Warren's pocket?

4. What word does Ruth instruct the family to use when talking about Skipper, the dead man the boys had found on the tracks?

5. What prompts Gus and Morris to be thrown in jail?

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