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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Gus give to Frank and Jake when they ask for his help?
(a) Gus tells them to slash Officer Doyle's tires.
(b) Gus tells them to forget about it and focus on Ariel's funeral.
(c) Gus tells them to make a list of the gossipers and he will take care of them later.
(d) Gus tells them to tell the whole story to Nathan.

2. What song does Ruth Drum sing at Bobby's funeral?
(a) Ordinary Grace.
(b) Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
(c) Amazing Grace.
(d) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.

3. How does Frank feel about Ruth's sudden departure from the family home?
(a) He loses hope that anyone in the family will be able to heal once Ruth is gone.
(b) He is angry with Ruth because he feels she is acting like she is the only one who has experienced a loss.
(c) He feels sorry for Nathan because he knows that Nathan will struggle without Ruth's support.
(d) He empathizes with Ruth because he too feels like abandoning the family for a while.

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

5. Which of their father's three church services is Frank's and Jake's favorite?
(a) The service in New Bremen.
(b) The service in Fosburg.
(c) The service in Minneapolis.
(d) The service in Cadbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Morris Engdahl and his girlfriend when they are finally located by the police?

2. How long does Emil's and Ruth's performance of Ariel's chorale composition last?

3. What sins is Nathan referring to when he says that his own sins have led to Ariel's death?

4. When Frank tells the police that Morris Engdahl does not like Ariel, what names does he say Morris Engdahl has called Ariel in the past?

5. What do the police tell Frank when they call just before the boys are about to leave for Ariel's visitation service?

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