View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jake decide not to go to the fireworks stand with Frank, Gus, and Officer Doyle?
(a) He does not have money to buy fireworks.
(b) He and Frank are still technically grounded.
(c) He wants to stay and bake with Ariel.
(d) He says he has a bad feeling about it.

2. When Ruth gets angry at Julia's words, what physical attribute does Ruth mention in order to insult Julia?
(a) Crow's feet.
(b) Warts.
(c) Worry lines.
(d) Freckles.

3. When Officer Doyle, Gus, and Frank pass by the Emil Brandt's house in Officer Doyle's Studebaker, who is sitting on the porch with Emil?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Karl.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Jake.

4. Why does Frank find it odd that upon his return to the house from Sibley Park, Ruth and Gus are sitting at the kitchen table together?
(a) Because Ruth has never liked Gus.
(b) Because Gus knows of Nathan's jealousy and thus avoids Ruth at all costs.
(c) Because Ruth knows of Nathan's jealousy and thus avoids Gus at all costs.
(d) Because Gus has never liked Ruth.

5. What emotion does Gus tell Nathan that he feels toward the strength of Nathan's faith in God?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) Amazement.
(c) Humility.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only emotion Jake seems to exhibit following the news that Ariel is dead?

2. Who first tells Nathan that Emil has attempted suicide?

3. When Warren Redstone asks Frank where his can of belongings is, what is Frank's reply?

4. What physical imperfection does Ariel exhibit?

5. Who brings Emil to the Drums' house to be with Ruth every time he comes?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 323 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample