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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Dara's mother say they kept the lights on in the dance school?
(a) With The Nutcracker.
(b) Through their father's trust fund.
(c) Through her side jobs.
(d) Through donors.

2. Who does Dara think is behind Marie's new purchase in Part III?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Corbin.
(c) Derek.
(d) Mrs. Bloom.

3. Who does Charlie say is in arrears for tuition in Part III?
(a) The Neuman family.
(b) Dr. Weston.
(c) Mr. Lesterio.
(d) Mrs. Bloom.

4. What does Mrs. Bloom ask Dara?
(a) If Marie really dyed her hair blonde.
(b) If Marie bought a car.
(c) If Derek is their contractor.
(d) If Dara is really having a baby.

5. Why does Chloe Lin tell Dara she was scared of Derek?
(a) She said he tried to get in her car with her.
(b) She said her grabbed her arm once.
(c) She said he did not belong at the studio.
(d) She said he was mean to her.

6. Which students often sneaked out for donuts between class?
(a) The Formans.
(b) The Kratchets.
(c) The Neumans.
(d) The Snows.

7. Who was the person who played Drosselmeier when Dara was young?
(a) Freddy.
(b) Henry.
(c) Mark.
(d) James.

8. What does Charlie tell Derek in Part IV that seems to make Derek panic for a moment?
(a) He knows who Derek is.
(b) He knows Derek has a wife.
(c) He knows Derek is in debt.
(d) He knows Derek is not Derek's real name.

9. Why is Derek's widow still waiting for her money?
(a) Derek did not actually have any insurance.
(b) The insurance company will only pay if the death is ruled an accident.
(c) Randi stole it.
(d) Dara and Charlie took it.

10. What does Dara do before bed every night?
(a) Says a prayer.
(b) Brushes her hair one hundred times.
(c) Wraps her ankle.
(d) Stretches.

11. What does Charlie tell Dara that is very bad news concerning Derek?
(a) He has been in an accident.
(b) He has left town.
(c) He is suing them.
(d) The insurance money is going straight to him.

12. What does Marie tell Dara that Dara has that Marie thinks is a bad warning sign in Part III?
(a) A house.
(b) A husband.
(c) A studio.
(d) A lake.

13. What does Mrs. Bloom say when Dara confronts her about missing her bills and Nutcracker contribution?
(a) She is a little cash poor.
(b) Her husband will pay the bills.
(c) She will put the balance on the credit card.
(d) She sent the check in after all.

14. What did Dara and Marie once hear their father threatening their mother with?
(a) Stabbing her.
(b) Killing her in a car accident.
(c) Breaking her leg.
(d) Burning down the house.

15. Who does Dara want to talk to about Derek after Nutcracker practice at the Ballenger in Part IV?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Mrs. Bloom.
(c) James.
(d) Randi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Derek die?

2. What does Derek tell Dara and Charlie about the flood in the studio?

3. Who was Dara's and Marie's favorite Clara from the old Nutcracker tapes?

4. What was Marie's favorite part of The Nutcracker book?

5. How does Marie say she paid for her large purchase in Part III?

(see the answer keys)

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