1. What do the police say to Peter when he shows them Irene's card in Part Two, Chapter 6?
(a) "We need to wait 72 hours before we do anything" (132).
(b) "We can't help you" (132).
(c) "This really isn't much to go on" (132).
(d) "I'm sure that she will be home soon. This happens all the time" (132).

2. According to the end of Part One, Chapter 9, how does Jeremy feel about his relationship with his father in the absence of his mother?
(a) Jeremy believes that he should be able to leave his father and experience a life somewhere far away.
(b) Jeremy cannot understand why his father insists on pretending that his mother's death is not that big of a deal.
(c) Jeremy feels that his father tries to replace his mother with other women, and it is insulting.
(d) Jeremy feels that they have created a comfortable space, where he does not have to think much.

3. What is the tone when Steve first introduces Jeremy to his new girlfriend, Shauna?
(a) The tone is peaceful, because Steve's girlfriend is shy and quiet.
(b) The tone is very tense, because Jeremy feels that Steve's girlfriend is asking too many questions.
(c) Jeremy thinks that she is conceited and makes the situation uncomfortable.
(d) Jeremy thinks that she is very attentive and kind.

4. What justification does Irene make to Peter about moving back to Tama?
(a) Irene tells Peter that they can save money, because Tama is left expensive.
(b) Irene justifies moving to Tama, because there are more job opportunities.
(c) Irene tells Peter that Tama will be a safer place to raise their daughter.
(d) Irene tells Peter that they can move to Tama and open up their own business.

5. What is Jeremy's father, Steve Heldt, doing when Jeremy returns home in Part One, Chapter 1?
(a) Steve is cleaning the gutters.
(b) Steve is watching a movie.
(c) Steve is yelling at Jeremy's mother, Lisa Sample.
(d) Steve is making dinner.