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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Boy Next Door: Then, Fall 1979 and Now, November 1997.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the couples in the beginning of the book talk about at dinner?
(a) Their upcoming vacation.
(b) Their children.
(c) The quality of their restaurant service.
(d) Their dislike of the children's relationship.

2. Who helps Melanie pick out an outfit for Emily's funeral?
(a) James.
(b) Michael.
(c) Gus.
(d) Christopher.

3. What kind of job does Gus have the night of the dinner in 1997?
(a) Restaurant quality survey.
(b) Selling items.
(c) Managing the restaurant.
(d) Waiting in line for concert tickets.

4. What does Chris tell the detective?
(a) Emily tried to kill Chris.
(b) Chris killed Emily.
(c) Emily committed suicide.
(d) A robber shot Emily.

5. How does Emily die?
(a) Drowning incident.
(b) Gunshot wound.
(c) Car accident.
(d) Overdose of drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is James' hobby?

2. What job does Michael have?

3. What do Gus and Melanie have in common?

4. Who is waiting for Melanie and Michael when they arrive home from the hospital in November 1997?

5. Which children of the two couples are dating?

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