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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Frank tells the police that Morris Engdahl does not like Ariel, what names does he say Morris Engdahl has called Ariel in the past?
(a) Skag and Harelip.
(b) Slut and Pig.
(c) Stuck-Up and Flame Hair.
(d) Snooty and Ugly.

3. Who gives Frank a ride home from the Brandt estate after telling him that the rich always get away with their crimes?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Officer Doyle.
(c) Mr. Halderson.
(d) Gus.

4. 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 talk to his kids more often.
(b) She says that she thinks her anger will only increase with time no matter what he does.
(c) She says he can pray for her since that is what he does best.
(d) She says that he can stop telling her that everything will be okay.

5. Why does Frank find it odd that upon his return to the house from Sibley Park, Ruth and Gus are sitting at the kitchen table together?
(a) Because Gus has never liked Ruth.
(b) Because Ruth knows of Nathan's jealousy and thus avoids Gus at all costs.
(c) Because Ruth has never liked Gus.
(d) Because Gus knows of Nathan's jealousy and thus avoids Ruth at all costs.

6. To whom does Nathan run off to speak while Frank and Jake are getting ready for Ariel's visitation service?
(a) Lise.
(b) Karl.
(c) Axel.
(d) Emil.

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

8. What happens just before Ruth stands up from the kitchen table and announces she is leaving the family to go to her father's house to stay for a while?
(a) Nathan asks for salt.
(b) Jake asks for maple syrup.
(c) Gus asks for ketchup.
(d) Franks asks for orange juice.

9. What does Warren Redstone have in his possession that causes the police to suspect his involvement with Ariel's disappearance?
(a) Her diamond ring.
(b) Her pearl bracelet.
(c) Her music note earrings.
(d) Her locket necklace.

10. Who provides a ride for Ariel to get from the party to the bonfire site?
(a) Karl.
(b) Lise.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Ruth.

11. Who answers the door when Frank and Jake knock on the O'Keefes' door?
(a) Lise.
(b) Warren Redstone.
(c) Danny's mother.
(d) Ruth.

12. What is the only emotion Jake seems to exhibit following the news that Ariel is dead?
(a) Manic hyperactivity.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Shame.

13. 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 is having a vision of Ariel coming to tell him something.
(b) He feels like he is going to throw up.
(c) He has realized that he left the bonus from their grandfather on the back of the toilet.
(d) He cannot stop thinking about how much he wants Ariel back.

14. Where does Nathan go after Ruth storms off in anger about what Nathan is reading?
(a) To the basement.
(b) To Frank's and Jake's room.
(c) To the church.
(d) To Gus' house.

15. What is Nathan reading that angers Ruth so much she storms off from the living room?
(a) The Bible.
(b) A book about the psychology of grief.
(c) A book about fishing.
(d) Ariel's obituary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does Gus tell Nathan that he feels toward the strength of Nathan's faith in God?

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

4. What is Nathan's reaction when Gus asks if Nathan would like some company after Ruth has left in anger over his choice of reading material?

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

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