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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What physical imperfection does Ariel exhibit?
(a) She has a scar from a cleft lip surgery.
(b) She has a port wine stain across the right side of her face.
(c) She has 4 fingers on her right hand.
(d) She walks with a slight limp.

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

4. Though there is little furniture in Lise and Emil's home, what object is a prominent feature in every room?
(a) Cushions.
(b) Books.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Dolls.

5. What method does Emil use to attempt suicide?
(a) An overdose of aspirin.
(b) An overdose of sleeping pills.
(c) An overdose of pain medication.
(d) Hanging.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do Axel and Julia Brandt have?

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

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

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

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

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