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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. Why is Gus concerned about Chris when she catches him stealing the book?
(a) He should know better than to look at things like that.
(b) He is too young to be curious about this subject.
(c) He is too old to be so childish.
(d) None of the above.

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

3. What does the dog do that frustrates Gus and James?
(a) Begs for affection.
(b) Won't sleep outside.
(c) The dog has fleas.
(d) Vomits and wets on the rugs.

4. What reaction do Melanie and Michael have upon finding out about Emily's condition at the time of death?
(a) Shock.
(b) They knew about her condition.
(c) Angry.
(d) Disgusted.

5. Whom does James find at the hospital?
(a) Chris.
(b) Selena.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Emily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melanie tell Gus some time after Emily's death?

2. What does Chris tell the detective?

3. Who arrives to dinner first at the beginning of the story?

4. How are the treatments for the dog going?

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

(see the answer key)

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