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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jake want Frank to answer people's questions about the incident with Emil instead of answering himself?
(a) Because he is so shaken by the incident that he does not know what to say.
(b) Because he is worried he will stutter.
(c) Because he cannot stop crying.
(d) Because he still does not feel well.

2. What reason does Julie give for saying Emil's suicide attempt is fortunate?
(a) Because Ariel and Karl still have each other around for comfort.
(b) Because Lise will have to move into an assisted care home and get the care she needs.
(c) Because Emil's attempt allows Ruth to feel like a savior.
(d) Because Emil will get the psychological help he obviously needs.

3. What difficult task does Lise assign to Frank and Jake when the three are gardening together?
(a) The spreading of a truckload of gravel.
(b) The pulling of a large patch of weeds.
(c) The moving of a large rock.
(d) The fixing of a dilapidated fence.

4. What does Tyler Klement do for work?
(a) He is a dogcatcher.
(b) He is unemployed.
(c) He owns a construction company.
(d) He runs an engine repair business.

5. What does Ruth believe is the true cause of Ariel's change of heart regarding Juilliard?
(a) Ariel's relationship with Karl.
(b) Ariel's admiration of Emil Brandt.
(c) Ariel's fear of failure.
(d) Ariel's fear of severe homesickness.

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. Where do Frank and Jake always go after they are done with their grandfather's yard work?

3. Why do Frank and Jake walk home from the jail instead of riding in their father's car?

4. What topic is at the center of the large argument between Ariel and Ruth on the day of Ruth's chorale performance?

5. How do Jake and Frank feel about their sister Ariel?

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