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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the whole town find out about Karl's secret he divulges to Nathan?
(a) Nathan spreads the secret around the town.
(b) Ruth overhears Karl's secret and tells Emil, who spreads the news.
(c) Karl decides to announce his secret at a town gathering.
(d) Frank and Jake overhear Karl's secret and tell Officer Doyle, who spreads the news.

2. Who is the only person to give a eulogy at Bobby's funeral?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Gus.
(c) Officer Doyle.
(d) Frank.

3. Where do Frank and Jake always go after they are done with their grandfather's yard work?
(a) Halderson's Drug Store.
(b) Edna Sweeney's house.
(c) The railroad tracks.
(d) The river.

4. Which, if any, church service does Nathan insist on leading himself the Sunday following Ariel's death?
(a) The New Bremen service.
(b) The Cadbury service.
(c) The Fosburg service.
(d) He does not lead a church service that day.

5. What topic is at the center of the large argument between Ariel and Ruth on the day of Ruth's chorale performance?
(a) Which of the two women knows Emil more thoroughly.
(b) Which of the two women is the better cook.
(c) Which of the two women is the better singer.
(d) Which of the two women is more ambitious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Frank and Jake not technically allowed by their parents to swim at the old quarry?

2. Where is the private hospital located where Emil goes to recuperate?

3. Why is the new Bremen bank a source of fascination for Frank?

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

(see the answer key)

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