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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Boy Next Door: Then, December 1993 and Now, Mid to Late November 1997.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of information does Melanie latch onto?
(a) The theory that Emily killed herself.
(b) The theory that Chris murdered Emily.
(c) The theory that Chris and Emily were carjacked.
(d) The theory that Chris and Emily were mugged.

2. Who arrives to dinner first at the beginning of the story?
(a) James and Melanie.
(b) James and Gus.
(c) Gus and Michael.
(d) Michael and Melanie.

3. How long have the Hartes been friends with their neighbors?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 17 years.
(c) 25 years.
(d) 5 years.

4. Why does Melanie tell Gus certain things after Emily's death?
(a) Because she doesn't want to lose their friendship.
(b) Because she knows Gus is enduring an ordeal because of the charges.
(c) Because she loves her.
(d) Because she believes that Chris murdered Emily.

5. What does Melanie tell Gus some time after Emily's death?
(a) She can't be friends with her anymore.
(b) She knows that Chris didn't do anything wrong.
(c) She will testify on behalf of Chris.
(d) Nothing can ruin their friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Melanie when she goes into labor?

2. Whom does Gus find outside her son's hospital room?

3. Who helps Melanie pick out an outfit for Emily's funeral?

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

5. What is the name of the Golds' child?

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