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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Warren Redstone cite for the 1862 attack on the white settlers by the Sioux tribe?
(a) Because the Sioux realized that the white settlers wanted to own land the Sioux had occupied for centuries.
(b) Because the Sioux had discovered the white settlers' use of smallpox-infected blankets to kill their tribe members.
(c) Because the white settlers had attacked the Sioux first.
(d) Because the Sioux were starving and had been denied food promised them in a treaty.

2. In what month and year does the narrator's story begin?
(a) July of 1969.
(b) January of 1967.
(c) January of 1961.
(d) July of 1961.

3. What does Ruth believe is the true cause of Ariel's change of heart regarding Juilliard?
(a) Ariel's fear of failure.
(b) Ariel's admiration of Emil Brandt.
(c) Ariel's fear of severe homesickness.
(d) Ariel's relationship with Karl.

4. Where is the private hospital located where Emil goes to recuperate?
(a) The Twin Cities.
(b) Orlando.
(c) Minnetonka.
(d) Minneapolis.

5. Though there is little furniture in Lise and Emil's home, what object is a prominent feature in every room?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Dolls.
(c) Books.
(d) Cushions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prompts Ruth to bring food to the Klements' house?

2. What does Frank say is intended to be the highlight of the Independence Day celebration in Luther Park?

3. After the incident with Officer Doyle and the killing of the animal with the M-80, how does Frank feel about fireworks?

4. What physical imperfection does Ariel exhibit?

5. Whose vehicle do the boys see parked at the quarry when they arrive there?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome of Nathan's and Gus' search for Travis Klement, the man they know to have beaten his wife and son?

2. When Frank and Jake come upon the Indian man and the apparently lifeless man referred to as Skipper, the Indian man says, "Know what I like about railroad tracks? They're always there but they're always moving" (32). When Jake replies, "Just like a river" (32), why is Frank shocked at Jake's reply?

3. How does Nathan react to Father Peter's communication with him about the townspeople's problems with Ruth?

4. What lengths has Gus gone to in order to make sure Nathan does not know of the card games he runs in the basement of the church?

5. How does the scene at the old rock quarry reveal themes of adolescent sexuality through Frank's character?

6. What are the reasons Officer Doyle gives for finding Bobby Cole's death suspicious?

7. What is significant about Nathan's query to the boys about whether Gus had been winning at poker?

8. Why is Frank so surprised when Officer Doyle asks him his opinion about this year's Minnesota Twins team and asks about his own experiences with baseball?

9. What is the situation that results in Frank, Jake, and Nathan going to the jail in the middle of the night?

10. How does Axel's request of Jake at the hospital reveal differences between Frank and Jake?

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