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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 does the autopsy report show?
(a) Emily was definitely murdered.
(b) Emily definitely shot herself.
(c) Emily died of natural causes.
(d) Emily may not have shot herself.

2. 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) Tearing the house apart.
(d) Sleeping.

3. Where does Melanie take Michael the morning after Chris is arrested?
(a) To their favorite restaurant.
(b) To Gus and James' house.
(c) To jail to visit Chris.
(d) To the county courthouse.

4. What are the names of the Hartes' children?
(a) Kate and Emily.
(b) Christopher and Emily.
(c) Christopher and Selena.
(d) Christopher and Kate.

5. What does Melanie insist that Michael do the morning after Chris is arrested?
(a) Turn himself in.
(b) Cancel all his appointments.
(c) Go to work like a usual day.
(d) Defend Chris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melanie find out in mid-November 1997?

2. What does Gus think of what James does during the dinner party when the dog acts up?

3. What else does the autopsy report show?

4. What is the name of the family that the Hartes are friends with?

5. What does James do during a dinner party when the dog acts up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is James' award not such a rewarding experience?

5. How does Melanie react to Chris' arrest?

6. What is ironic about the theory that the detective has about the tragedy?

7. How do Emily and Chris' needs contrast?

8. What makes it clear that Melanie is still grieving when she returns to work?

9. How does Emily and Chris' relationship begin?

10. What causes Emily and Chris to break up temporarily?

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