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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 theater does the Durant School always hold The Nutcracker at?
(a) The Gate.
(b) The Temple.
(c) The Ballenger.
(d) The Folway.

2. What does Derek say about Corbin that turns Dara's stomach?
(a) Corbin is destined to be bullied and beaten up.
(b) Corbin will not be a dancer for long.
(c) Corbin is probably gay.
(d) Corbin will likely dream about Dara that night.

3. Who was Dara's and Marie's favorite Clara from the old Nutcracker tapes?
(a) Their mother.
(b) Marie.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Dara.

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

5. What language are many ballet terms in that Dara uses?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Italian.
(c) French.
(d) German.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dara know an intruder is in the house?

2. What does Charlie say Derek must have done to Marie in Part III?

3. What does Charlie tell Derek to do when he begins talking about their house in Part IV at the studio?

4. What does Dara remember about Derek's death afterwards?

5. What does Dara take early in Part III to help her sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bailey Bloom refuse to stop dancing in rehearsal, even after she gets sick?

2. Why does Dara call Mrs. Bloom in Part III?

3. What did Dara and Marie used to look forward to at the end of The Nutcracker season with their mother?

4. What does Charlie do once a month in an homage to Dara's mother?

5. In Part III, what does Derek start to suggest to Dara that enrages and scares Dara?

6. What helps Charlie the most with his pain?

7. What does Marie tell Dara about their parents' death that surprises Dara?

8. What do Dara, Charlie and Marie tell the police about Derek's death?

9. How does Randi tell Dara she knows Derek, and why does she come to the studio?

10. What do Benny and Gaspar tell Dara after Derek's death?

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