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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. Why doesn't Chris attend Emily's funeral?
(a) He doesn't want to.
(b) The doctors won't let him.
(c) He is in a coma.
(d) He didn't know about the funeral.

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

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

4. What book does Chris steal from the library in a flashback?
(a) "The Joy of Sex."
(b) An encyclopedia.
(c) An anatomy book.
(d) "A Prayer for Owen Meany."

5. When do the phone calls start?
(a) Midnight.
(b) At dinner.
(c) Three in the morning.
(d) Ten at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is waiting for Melanie and Michael when they arrive home from the hospital in November 1997?

2. What is the name of the Golds' child?

3. What is wrong with Chris?

4. What does Emily do when they are caught after Chris' dare on the Christmas trip in 1993?

5. What do Gus and Melanie have in common?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Gus' dream of James rescuing both children show about her opinion of him?

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

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

6. Why does Melanie latch onto the idea that Chris killed Emily?

7. How does Melanie react to Chris' arrest?

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

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

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

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