2. What does the party reveal about some members of the Amish community?
(a) That they don't believe there was a baby.
(b) That they don't speak English.
(c) That they think Katie is guilty.
(d) That they don't believe the baby is Katie's.

3. Why does Ellie decide she must mount an insanity plea?
(a) Because Katie continues to deny having the baby.
(b) Because Katie believes Samuel is the devil.
(c) Because Katie screams out in her dreams about killing the baby.
(d) Because no one in the Amish community will talk about the baby.

4. What does Ellie make clear to Coop about their relationship?
(a) That their relationship never existed.
(b) That they are strictly friends.
(c) That she is done with their relationship.
(d) That she is open to trying something again.

5. What is the name of the local bishop?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Levi.
(c) Ephram.
(d) Aaron.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Levi helping Aaron Fisher with before he fell into a pile of manure?

2. What does Ellie do before returning to bed after watching Katie speak to someone who wasn't there?

3. Who decides to act as counsel for Katie?

4. Who does Samuel admit to loving?

5. Who does Ellie witness Katie having a conversation with, without any emotion, after the party has ended?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, why can't Ellie arrange to see Jacob once Leda tells Ellie about Jacob's existence?

2. What does Lizzie Munor believe happened when she is called to the farm in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapters 2-3, the author mentioned that when Katie went to visit Jacob six years ago in State College, Jacob give her a gift. What was this gift?

4. In Chapter 5, when Katie recalls moments of her past, she recalled meeting someone at Jacob's graduation. Who was it?

5. In Chapter 7, what did Katie recall when Samuel confessed to Katie that he wished the baby was his as well?

6. What does Samuel admit to the bishop in Chapter 7?

7. What happens when reporters show up to interview the family at their house?

8. How does the bishop provide Ellie with electricity for her laptop?

9. When Stephen is annoyed that Ellie missed the interview and embarrassed him, what did Ellie realize?

10. What is a dissociative state and when can it occur?

(see the answer keys)

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