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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. How long does Emil's and Ruth's performance of Ariel's chorale composition last?
(a) 6 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 12 minutes.
(d) 48 minutes.

2. Who finally convinces Lise to leave Emil's side at the hospital so Emil can be alone and get some much-needed rest?
(a) Jake.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Frank.
(d) Nathan.

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

4. What is the punishment that Frank and Jake receive as a result of playing at the tracks?
(a) They are not allowed to use the phone for one week.
(b) They are not allowed to ride in Karl's sports car for one week.
(c) They are not allowed to leave the yard without permission from a parent for one week.
(d) They have to do Ariel's chores, as well as their own, for one week.

5. 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 that it is good for people to be shocked out of their monotony once in a while.
(d) He tells Jake to apologize in front of the congregation at the next week's service.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Frank and Jake get the money to buy food and games at the celebration?

2. What does Ruth do while Nathan is at the funeral home making the arrangements for Ariel's funeral service?

3. What does Frank state as the reason he does not remember Ariel's funeral service?

4. On the day after Ariel's funeral, how many services does Nathan decide to preside over?

5. Whose conversation does Frank overhear when he is hiding behind the stage at the theater?

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