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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens after Emily does the dare that Chris prompted in 1989?
(a) They both get in trouble.
(b) Emily gets angry at him and stops being friends with him.
(c) They are forbidden from seeing each other anymore.
(d) They get away with it.

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

3. When is Gus pregnant again?
(a) Summer 1985.
(b) Summer 1997.
(c) Summer 1984.
(d) Summer 1983.

4. What does Marrone do about her suspicions about Chris?
(a) Talk to the prosecutor.
(b) Nothing.
(c) She talks to Jordan.
(d) She talks to Chris' mom.

5. Who is escorted out of the courtroom after having an outburst?
(a) Gus.
(b) Chris.
(c) Michael.
(d) Melanie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Melanie's husband while she is in labor?

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

3. What did the Golds learn in the hospital in November 1997?

4. What reaction do Melanie and Michael have upon finding out about Emily's condition at the time of death?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the parents react to seeing Emily and Chris begin a relationship?

2. What occupation does Melanie hold, and how does it complement her personality?

3. What does Chris' reaction to the killing of the rabbit suggest?

4. What happens when Emily dares Chris to kiss her?

5. Why does the detective think that suicide is a ridiculous theory in the death of Emily?

6. Why is it important for the reader to see the beginning of Gus and Melanie's friendship?

7. How does Melanie react to Chris' arrest?

8. What do you think happened in the men's room at McDonalds?

9. What does the path of the bullet in Emily's head suggest?

10. How does James feel about the situation with Chris once Chris is arrested?

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