View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-39 & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the private hospital located where Emil goes to recuperate?
(a) Minneapolis.
(b) The Twin Cities.
(c) Minnetonka.
(d) Orlando.

2. How old is Bobby when he is killed?
(a) 8.
(b) 22.
(c) 18.
(d) 13.

3. What is the real reason for Amelia's absence from church?
(a) Her husband Travis has left her and her son Peter with visible bruises.
(b) Her son Peter has run away.
(c) Travis has forbade her from attending church.
(d) She has fallen ill with influenza.

4. How does Emil react at the arrival of the Drum family at his house the day after Ariel's funeral?
(a) He is annoyed that they are interrupting his writing.
(b) He is overjoyed to see them.
(c) He locks the door and will not let them in.
(d) He retreats to his room and sends Lise to tell them he is not feeling well.

5. Who brings Emil to the Drums' house to be with Ruth every time he comes?
(a) Karl.
(b) Julia.
(c) Gus.
(d) Lise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives at Emil and Lise's house moments after the firemen have left with Emil?

2. Jake asks Frank what they should do in order to deal with their grief and Frank says he has an idea but that Jake may not like it. What is Frank's idea?

3. Why is Frank disappointed when he sees Ariel's grave?

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

5. Why do Frank and Jake walk home from the jail instead of riding in their father's car?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 426 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample