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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has the drought affected the community?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two months.

2. How does Gerry know the boys lied?
(a) Luke was sick.
(b) He saw Falk.
(c) He saw Luke.
(d) Luke was grounded.

3. How many bodies are found at the Hadlers?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

4. What is the name of Kiewarra's doctor?
(a) Patty Leahy.
(b) Penelope Lea.
(c) Pat Lee.
(d) Patrick Leigh.

5. Who finds Karen's body?
(a) Maid.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Ranger.
(d) Courier.

6. What is the name of the woman who died?
(a) Karen.
(b) Kathy.
(c) Katlin.
(d) Kim.

7. What does Mal hear at the time of the murder?
(a) Coughing.
(b) Gunshots.
(c) Train horn.
(d) Tires squealing.

8. Where is Karen found?
(a) In basement.
(b) On porch.
(c) In tree.
(d) By door.

9. Which tense is the story written in?
(a) Past.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Future.
(d) Present.

10. Who reports Ellie missing?
(a) Sister.
(b) Boyfriend.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Father.

11. Which insects are described in the Prologue?
(a) Blowflies.
(b) Ladybugs.
(c) Crickets.
(d) Mosquitoes.

12. Who declares that Luke butchered his family?
(a) Grant Peak.
(b) Grant Dow.
(c) Peak Pike.
(d) Dow Jone.

13. Which season is the story set in?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

14. What is the name of the main protagonist?
(a) Luke Falk.
(b) Aaron Falk.
(c) Raco Falk.
(d) Luke Raco.

15. What is Luke's father's name?
(a) Gary.
(b) Glen.
(c) Geff.
(d) Gerry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man who died?

2. Where does Falk say he was when Ellie went missing?

3. How old is Falk?

4. Where was Ellie's note tucked?

5. Why is Falk unable to search Luke's truck?

(see the answer keys)

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