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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 and 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why won't Reese get a paper route?
(a) He is afraid of getting lost
(b) He is afraid of being kidnapped
(c) He does not want to travel about
(d) He is afraid of the dark

2. What is the elephant in the room to which Kilgore refers?
(a) The clashing of religions
(b) The immoral behavior of Beth
(c) The vanished faith in the family
(d) The pain of losing Ben

3. What does her friend Laurie want Beth to do?
(a) Snap out of her depression
(b) Participate in the search for Ben
(c) Rest and stay quiet
(d) Eat and drink more

4. Bringing presents for Ben is referred to as
(a) A selfish move
(b) A ritual
(c) A mean-spirited act
(d) A huge mistake

5. What important message does Tree give to Beth about her grief?
(a) Tree tells Beth her sleep is important now
(b) Tree tells Beth to stop being a horrible person
(c) Tree tells Beth she is mentally ill
(d) Tree says that Beth does not own everything about Ben

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vincent seem to be most worried about?

2. Rose thinks Beth has lost

3. How does Beth try to cope with her grief?

4. Reese is privately very concerned about

5. In what way, if any, was the family meeting a success?

(see the answer key)

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