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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Frank first spot Morris Engdahl on the grounds of the celebration?
(a) At the Ring Toss.
(b) Behind the bandstand stage.
(c) Outside of the beer tent.
(d) At the cotton candy vendor.

3. When Frank sees Officer Doyle at the drugstore, Officer Doyle tells Frank that Warren Redstone is still the number one suspect in Ariel's murder. Who does he say is the number two suspect?
(a) Danny.
(b) Emil.
(c) Morris Engdahl.
(d) Karl.

4. What activity does Gus treat Frank to when trying to help Frank deal with Ariel's death?
(a) A swim at the old quarry.
(b) A movie.
(c) An ice cream cone.
(d) A long ride on Gus' motorcycle.

5. What is Warren Redstone's explanation for his possession of Ariel's piece of jewelry?
(a) He says he found it upriver.
(b) He says he bought it from the pawnshop.
(c) He says he found it on the street outside the O'Keefes' house.
(d) He says Ariel gave it to Danny.

6. What job is Gus performing when Frank and Jake find him at the cemetery?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Pallbearer.
(c) Mortician.
(d) Gravedigger.

7. What emotion does Gus tell Nathan that he feels toward the strength of Nathan's faith in God?
(a) Humility.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) Amazement.
(d) Anger.

8. Who is the only family member present when the sheriff and his people pull Ariel's dead body from the river?
(a) Frank.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Jake.

9. When Warren Redstone asks Frank where his can of belongings is, what is Frank's reply?
(a) Frank says he threw it in the river.
(b) Frank says that Danny has it.
(c) Frank says the police have the metal can.
(d) Frank says he has no idea.

10. Upon leaving their grandfather's house and starting to walk home, Jake suddenly stops in the middle of the road. What reason does he give for stopping?
(a) He feels like he is going to throw up.
(b) He cannot stop thinking about how much he wants Ariel back.
(c) He has realized that he left the bonus from their grandfather on the back of the toilet.
(d) He is having a vision of Ariel coming to tell him something.

11. What does Ruth tell Frank about God when they go on a walk to the river together?
(a) She tells him that his faith in God is going to be the only thing that helps them combat their grief.
(b) She tells him that there is no God.
(c) She tells him that God must not be merciful since He let her only daughter be killed.
(d) She tells him that God wants people to suffer so they can get stronger.

12. In addition to the revelation about Ariel's pregnant state at the time of her death, what is the other reason the sheriff cites for Karl moving to the top of the murder suspect list?
(a) The police uncovered prior domestic violence in Karl's past.
(b) Karl had bought a life insurance policy in Ariel's name the month before her disappearance.
(c) Karl had told his male friends that he hated Ariel and wanted to get away from her by going to college.
(d) Witnesses saw and heard Ariel and Karl arguing loudly the day before her disappearance.

13. Who prevents Morris Engdahl from hurting Frank on the Fourth of July?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Warren Redstone.
(c) Jake.
(d) Nathan.

14. Besides wanting to play, what is the true reason for Frank's and Jake's visit to see Danny?
(a) They want to tell Danny to beware of Warren Redstone.
(b) They want to ask Danny questions about Warren Redstone.
(c) They want Danny to know that they still honor their friendship with him.
(d) They want to make sure Danny is unharmed.

15. What plan does Frank have in order to find out what is happening between Nathan and Ruth when Nathan goes to fetch her from Emil's house?
(a) He plans to plant a tape recorder in Emil's living room before Nathan arrives.
(b) He plans to send Jake to Emil's house under the guise of helping Lise but actually to eavesdrop on their parents.
(c) He plans to hide underneath a nearby window so that he can overhear the conversation.
(d) He plans to linger at Emil's after their conversation and to ask Ruth point-blank what she and Nathan have discussed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence of Warren Redstone's guilt do the police find when they search the O'Keefes' basement where he has been staying?

2. What is Frank's reply when Jake asks what they should do about the news they have received about jail?

3. What do the police tell Frank when they call just before the boys are about to leave for Ariel's visitation service?

4. What is one activity that is NOT among the activities offered at the annual Fourth of July celebration?

5. What happens to foil Frank's plan to find out what happens during the conversation between Ruth and Nathan?

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