1. Why are Frank and Jake not technically allowed by their parents to swim at the old quarry?
(a) Because the quarry lies at the end of a winding road that has been the scene of many pedestrian fatalities.
(b) Because there is a No Trespassing sign there and there is still dangerous machinery at the bottom of the swimming hole.
(c) Because the cliffs the boys dive from are treacherous.
(d) Because the quarry is a frequent hangout for the town's delinquents.

2. What kind of weekly appointment does Jake have in Mankato?
(a) A speech therapy appointment.
(b) A medical appointment.
(c) An orthodontist appointment.
(d) A psychiatry appointment.

3. After Ruth insults Julia and the Brandts leave, Nathan asks Ruth if there is any way he can help her get rid of her anger. What is her reply?
(a) She says he can pray for her since that is what he does best.
(b) She says that he can stop telling her that everything will be okay.
(c) She says that she thinks her anger will only increase with time no matter what he does.
(d) She says he can talk to his kids more often.

4. As the Drum family packs up their house for their coming move, how do Frank and Jake spend their spare time?
(a) Working in their grandfather's yard.
(b) Working with Lise in her garden.
(c) Swimming with Danny.
(d) Bowling with Danny.

5. Why is the old stone quarry the boys' usual choice of swimming site when there are three possibilities in town?
(a) Because the country club requires membership and the public pool is too crowded.
(b) Because the public pool costs money and the country club is full of snobs.
(c) Because the creek is generally dried up this time of year and the public pool costs money.
(d) Because the quarry is the only swimming site with nice scenery.