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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who informs Susie's family that part of her body has been found?
(a) Mr. Harvey.
(b) Detective Fenerman.
(c) A nosy neighbor.
(d) A newspaper reporter.

2. How old is Susie?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Seven.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Three.

3. How does Det. Fenerman respond to Jack's first phone call about Mr. Harvey being involved in the death of his daughter?
(a) He listens politely but is too lazy to do anything about it.
(b) He has been thinking the same thing.
(c) He is doubtful, but thinks it can't hurt to pursue.
(d) He thinks Jack is going insane.

4. How does Abigail respond to hearing sirens after Jack's attack in the cornfield?
(a) She refuses to let Lindsey out.
(b) She becomes very controlling.
(c) She tries to find Jack.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

5. When Mr. Harvey and Jack first start talking after Susie's murder, what does Mr. Harvey say to Jack?
(a) He apologizes for the loss of Susie.
(b) He asks if Jack and his family are going to move.
(c) He never brings it up.
(d) He asks if there is any progress on the investigation.

6. What items does Lindsey stroke when she enters Susie's room for the first time after her death?
(a) Her trophies.
(b) Her quilt.
(c) Her clothes.
(d) Her favorite stuffed animal.

7. What item did Mr. Harvey offer Susie to make her more comfortable in his secret room?
(a) A magazine.
(b) A coloring book.
(c) A stuffed animal.
(d) A soda.

8. What piece of Susie's clothing is also found by police?
(a) One of her shoes.
(b) Her socks.
(c) Her wool hat.
(d) Her favorite sweater.

9. What picture does Lindsey find in Susie's room when she enters it for the first time after her death?
(a) A picture of herself.
(b) A picture of Mr. Harvey.
(c) A picture of Ray Singh.
(d) A picture of their mother.

10. Who lures Jack into drinking, even though he promised not to do so during Susie's mourning period?
(a) Grandma Lynn.
(b) Mr. Harvey.
(c) Abigal.
(d) Aunt Gertrude.

11. Which character informs the reader that Susie is not the first girl Mr. Harvey has killed?
(a) Lindsey.
(b) Holly.
(c) Franny.
(d) Susie herself.

12. Who documents Lindsey and Samuel's budding relationship in a diary?
(a) Susie.
(b) Buckley.
(c) Lindsey.
(d) Ruth.

13. What does Ruth's father make her do every morning when he drops her off at school?
(a) Give him his lunch money.
(b) Tell him he loves her.
(c) Drink alcohol.
(d) Promise not to talk to any boys.

14. What are Susie's parents doing as Mr. Harvey is disposing of Susie's body?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Playing in a music concert.
(c) Hosting a party.
(d) Making frantic phone calls.

15. Where do Samuel and Lindsey first make love?
(a) In Lindsey's house.
(b) Under a row boat.
(c) In a cornfield.
(d) In Samuel's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of The Lovely Bones?

2. What item does Mr. Harvey use for the backyard project Jack is helping him with?

3. What did Mr. Harvey's father do for a living?

4. What is on Susie's charm bracelet?

5. What piece of Mr. Harvey's mother's jewelry fascinates him?

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