View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Morris Engdahl offer as the alibi proving his innocence concerning Ariel's disappearance?
(a) He was working for Lise cleaning her house all night.
(b) He was home getting drunk with his father all night.
(c) He was working on his car with another mechanic all night.
(d) He was with his girlfriend in an abandoned building all night.

3. What object does the sheriff hope to find in Karl's possession if his search warrant is granted?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A gun.
(c) A knife.
(d) A tire iron.

4. What promise does Nathan elicit from both Frank and Jake after his conversation with Ruth?
(a) He asks them to promise they will always keep their memories of Ariel close to their hearts.
(b) He asks them to promise they will reserve judgement about Karl's role in Ariel's death until the investigation is over.
(c) He asks them to promise they will take care of Ruth if Nathan has to leave the family for a while.
(d) He asks them to promise they will not blame themselves if Nathan and Ruth get a divorce.

5. What is Warren Redstone's explanation for his possession of Ariel's piece of jewelry?
(a) He says Ariel gave it to Danny.
(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 he found it upriver.

6. What do the police tell Frank when they call just before the boys are about to leave for Ariel's visitation service?
(a) That Gus is in jail for assaulting Officer Doyle.
(b) That Morris Engdahl is in jail for assaulting Danny.
(c) That Morris Engdahl is in jail for attacking Emil.
(d) That Nathan is in jail for assaulting Ruth.

7. Why are Frank and Jake unable to play with Danny when they go to find him at the O'Keefes' house?
(a) His mother is afraid he will be attacked if he goes outside.
(b) He is ill.
(c) He has gone to stay with relatives.
(d) He is too sad to get out of bed.

8. What object does Ruth want Frank to put on Axel's windshield?
(a) An old parking ticket.
(b) A hundred dollar bill.
(c) A picture of Ariel.
(d) A letter.

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

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

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

12. 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 cannot stop thinking about how much he wants Ariel back.
(d) He has realized that he left the bonus from their grandfather on the back of the toilet.

13. 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) Snooty and Ugly.
(b) Slut and Pig.
(c) Stuck-Up and Flame Hair.
(d) Skag and Harelip.

14. What happens to foil Frank's plan to find out what happens during the conversation between Ruth and Nathan?
(a) Ruth immediately retires to bed after her conversation with Nathan.
(b) Frank's tape recorder breaks.
(c) Jake refuses to eavesdrop on their parents.
(d) Lise comes charging out of the house toward the shed.

15. 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 he has no idea.
(d) Frank says the police have the metal can.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides wanting to play, what is the true reason for Frank's and Jake's visit to see Danny?

2. Which two members of the Drum family refuse to attend church on the Sunday following Ariel's death?

3. When Jake refers to the possible identity of Ariel's murderer, Frank realizes he has been in denial about the possibility of foul play in Ariel's death. Prior to this moment, what has Frank been thinking happened to Ariel?

4. Who prevents Morris Engdahl from hurting Frank on the Fourth of July?

5. 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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,030 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample