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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jake refers to the possible identity of Ariel's murderer, Frank realizes he has been in denial about the possibility of foul play in Ariel's death. Prior to this moment, what has Frank been thinking happened to Ariel?
(a) He has thought that she mistakenly fell into the river at the bonfire and Karl did not notice her absence.
(b) He has thought that she drank too much and drowned in the river after going swimming.
(c) He has thought that Ariel pitched her tent too close to the river and fell into the water during the night.
(d) He has thought that she climbed the train trestle and fell off of it into the river.

2. What is the only emotion Jake seems to exhibit following the news that Ariel is dead?
(a) Anger.
(b) Manic hyperactivity.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Shame.

3. 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 knows of Nathan's jealousy and thus avoids Gus at all costs.
(b) Because Gus knows of Nathan's jealousy and thus avoids Ruth at all costs.
(c) Because Gus has never liked Ruth.
(d) Because Ruth has never liked Gus.

4. Which two members of the Drum family refuse to attend church on the Sunday following Ariel's death?
(a) Nathan and Ruth.
(b) Frank and Jake.
(c) Jake and Ruth.
(d) Nathan and Jake.

5. What two words does Emil keep repeating once he returns home from the private hospital?
(a) "Thank you."
(b) "Go away."
(c) "I'm fine."
(d) "I'll die."

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity does Gus treat Frank to when trying to help Frank deal with Ariel's death?

2. When Ruth gets angry at Julia's words, what physical attribute does Ruth mention in order to insult Julia?

3. What reason does Julie give for saying Emil's suicide attempt is fortunate?

4. Why does Jake want Frank to answer people's questions about the incident with Emil instead of answering himself?

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

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