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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 object does Frank see sticking out of Danny's Uncle Warren's pocket?
(a) Skipper's photograph.
(b) Jake's rollerskate key.
(c) Ariel's necklace.
(d) Bobby Cole's eyeglasses.

2. What object does Ruth want Frank to put on Axel's windshield?
(a) A letter.
(b) A hundred dollar bill.
(c) An old parking ticket.
(d) A picture of Ariel.

3. What happens to foil Frank's plan to find out what happens during the conversation between Ruth and Nathan?
(a) Lise comes charging out of the house toward the shed.
(b) Frank's tape recorder breaks.
(c) Jake refuses to eavesdrop on their parents.
(d) Ruth immediately retires to bed after her conversation with Nathan.

4. What advice does Gus give to Jake when Jake feels guilty for swearing in front of the church?
(a) He tells Jake to save his regret for the important things.
(b) He tells Jake to apologize in front of the congregation at the next week's service.
(c) He tells Jake that it is good for people to be shocked out of their monotony once in a while.
(d) He tells Jake to say the Lord's Prayer ten times.

5. What activity does Gus treat Frank to when trying to help Frank deal with Ariel's death?
(a) A long ride on Gus' motorcycle.
(b) An ice cream cone.
(c) A movie.
(d) A swim at the old quarry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month and year does the narrator's story begin?

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

3. When Warren Redstone asks Frank what kind of name Drum is, what is Frank's reply?

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

5. When Ariel suggests she may not attend Juilliard, what alternative does she present to her parents?

(see the answer key)

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