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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?
(a) He has thought that she drank too much and drowned in the river after going swimming.
(b) He has thought that Ariel pitched her tent too close to the river and fell into the water during the night.
(c) He has thought that she mistakenly fell into the river at the bonfire and Karl did not notice her absence.
(d) He has thought that she climbed the train trestle and fell off of it into the river.

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

6. What promise does Nathan elicit from both Frank and Jake after his conversation with Ruth?
(a) He asks them to promise they will not blame themselves if Nathan and Ruth get a divorce.
(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 always keep their memories of Ariel close to their hearts.

7. Where do Frank and Jake get the money to buy food and games at the celebration?
(a) From the yard work they have done for their grandfather.
(b) From Ruth.
(c) From Nathan.
(d) From the yard work they have done for Lise.

8. What do Karl's male friends say he revealed to them in the weeks leading up to Ariel's disappearance?
(a) He told his friends he planned to pursue his acting career on Broadway rather than attending college.
(b) He told his friends that he had accepted a scholarship to attend Juilliard.
(c) He told his friends that he had been sleeping with Ariel.
(d) He told his friends that he had been seeing a high school senior boy from a nearby town.

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

10. What is missing from Warren Redstone's lean-to when Frank and Jake go to search it?
(a) The flag that had hung outside.
(b) His wood pile.
(c) The tarp that had served as a floor.
(d) Warren Redstone's can of belongings.

11. What sins is Nathan referring to when he says that his own sins have led to Ariel's death?
(a) His permissive style of parenting.
(b) His trust of Karl.
(c) His affair with Edna Sweeney.
(d) His war experiences.

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

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

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

15. 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?
(a) He welcomes Gus' company.
(b) He says that Gus can stay but that he does not want to talk.
(c) He tells Gus to go away.
(d) He reluctantly accepts Gus' company.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who provides a ride for Ariel to get from the party to the bonfire site?

3. What does Ruth's father call Nathan after Nathan leaves to apologize to the O'Keefe family for the racist treatment they are receiving?

4. What object is thrown through the O'Keefes' window as a part of the campaign to terrorize them and other Sioux in town?

5. When the sheriff calls Frank onto the porch and asks him a series of questions, about whom are the questions?

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