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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Ariel gave it to Danny.
(d) He says he found it on the street outside the O'Keefes' house.

2. How does the whole town find out about Karl's secret he divulges to Nathan?
(a) Karl decides to announce his secret at a town gathering.
(b) Ruth overhears Karl's secret and tells Emil, who spreads the news.
(c) Frank and Jake overhear Karl's secret and tell Officer Doyle, who spreads the news.
(d) Nathan spreads the secret around the town.

3. What does Ruth do while Nathan is at the funeral home making the arrangements for Ariel's funeral service?
(a) She sits on the porch in her housecoat and slippers, smoking cigarettes.
(b) She sits in the basement with all of the lights off.
(c) She sits in her bedroom and cries.
(d) She sits at the kitchen table, writing Ariel's eulogy.

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

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

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

7. 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) Nathan and Jake.
(d) Frank and Jake.

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

9. How does Frank feel about Ruth's sudden departure from the family home?
(a) He empathizes with Ruth because he too feels like abandoning the family for a while.
(b) He loses hope that anyone in the family will be able to heal once Ruth is gone.
(c) He feels sorry for Nathan because he knows that Nathan will struggle without Ruth's support.
(d) He is angry with Ruth because he feels she is acting like she is the only one who has experienced a loss.

10. Which, if any, church service does Nathan insist on leading himself the Sunday following Ariel's death?
(a) He does not lead a church service that day.
(b) The Fosburg service.
(c) The Cadbury service.
(d) The New Bremen service.

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

12. 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 that he can stop telling her that everything will be okay.
(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 he can pray for her since that is what he does best.

13. Who brings Emil to the Drums' house to be with Ruth every time he comes?
(a) Karl.
(b) Gus.
(c) Julia.
(d) Lise.

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

15. After Frank, Jake, and Warren Redstone hear sirens and Frank yells, "Here! He's here!" (168), what does Warren Redstone say to Frank before running away?
(a) "I wouldn't have expected this from you."
(b) "Thanks a lot, Snitch."
(c) "I forgive you for your actions today."
(d) "You've just killed me, white boy."

Short Answer Questions

1. When Warren Redstone asks Frank where his can of belongings is, what is Frank's reply?

2. What does Warren Redstone have in his possession that causes the police to suspect his involvement with Ariel's disappearance?

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

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

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

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