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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, The Girl Next Door: Now, Late November 1997 and Then, April 1996.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Melanie do a few weeks after Emily's death?
(a) Reconnects with Gus.
(b) Quits her job.
(c) Divorces her husband.
(d) Returns to work.

3. What does Michael wake up to find Melanie doing the day after Chris is arrested for murder?
(a) Making breakfast.
(b) Calling a lawyer.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Tearing the house apart.

4. How does Michael explain James' actions concerning the family dog?
(a) He was cruel.
(b) He was hasty in his actions.
(c) He was putting the dog out of its misery.
(d) He did not think his actions through.

5. Whom does Gus find outside her son's hospital room?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A detective.
(d) A lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What recurring dream does Gus have?

2. What happens in mid-November 1997?

3. How does Gus react to the news Melanie gives her after Emily's death?

4. Why does Melanie tell Gus certain things after Emily's death?

5. In April 1996, what is the status of Chris and Emily's relationship?

(see the answer key)

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