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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. Who helps Melanie when she goes into labor?
(a) Michael.
(b) James.
(c) Gus.
(d) Christopher.

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

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

4. What is stressing Gus out other than the recurring dream?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her friendship with Melanie.
(c) Her job.
(d) The family dog has diabetes.

5. How are the treatments for the dog going?
(a) He is cured.
(b) He is getting better.
(c) The dog doesn't undergo treatments.
(d) He gets worse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Chris during his birthday dinner in 1997?

2. What is James' hobby?

3. What does Chris dare Emily to do one night on their Christmas trip in 1993?

4. When do Melanie and her husband move into their house?

5. How does Chris plead at court during his arraignment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Melanie unable to take part in funeral preparations?

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

3. How does Gus react to news of Emily's death?

4. How do Melanie and Michael react to the idea of Chris killing Emily?

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

6. How does the euthanasia of the dog affect Chris?

7. What does Chris admit to bringing on his date with Emily?

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

9. How do Emily and Chris' needs contrast?

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

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