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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What simile does Gus use to describe Nathan's reaction to Ariel's death?
(a) Like a stranger in the night.
(b) Like a knife in the back.
(c) Like a punch in the face.
(d) Like a thorn in a rose.

2. What work does Ariel do for Emil Brandt in exchange for music tutelage?
(a) She paints portraits for him to sell.
(b) She transcribes for him.
(c) She gardens in his yard.
(d) She cleans his house.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Warren Redstone cite for the 1862 attack on the white settlers by the Sioux tribe?

2. Frank finds items belonging to Ariel inside a shed drawer in Lise's garden. What are those two items?

3. What does Emil reveal about the reason for his suicide attempt?

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

5. What game does Danny O'Keefe call to ask Frank and Jake to come over and play?

(see the answer key)

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