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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Patrick need Judd to do to help him follow through with his plan?
(a) Create an alibi for him.
(b) Get a pistol from the nightstand beside their father's bed.
(c) Get some fertilizer from the barn.
(d) Get some guns from their gun cabinet.

2. What is written about Mike Jr. as a baby?
(a) Mike Jr. was a quiet and shy baby.
(b) Mike Jr. was a lively child who got into things.
(c) Mike Jr. was the smallest baby.
(d) Mike Jr. was a demanding baby.

3. In the chapter "Plastica," what does Patrick tell Judd when he calls home?
(a) That he's joining the crowd and going out more.
(b) That he's started working in plastic art.
(c) That he's going rock climbing.
(d) That he's going to a rock concert.

4. Why is Judd referred to as the caboose?
(a) Judd is the last child born to Corrine and Michael Mulvaney.
(b) Because he liked to play with trains.
(c) No particular reason, it just sounded cute.
(d) Because the caboose was his favorite car on his train.

5. What is the name of the person Marianne is living with?
(a) Ethel Hausmann.
(b) Grandma Hausmann.
(c) Katrina Mulvaney.
(d) Ethel Mulaney.

6. In the chapter, "The Assault," why does Michael Mulvaney go to Mort Lundt's house?
(a) He is out driving and just ends up there.
(b) He is angry because he believes Zachary, Mort's son, is the person who raped Marianne.
(c) Mort is his good friend, and he wants to discuss what happened to Marianne with him.
(d) Michael stops by there regularly to play cards with Mort.

7. Who does Corrine depend on to tell her when there are problems or "situations" with her children?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Michael Sr.
(c) Michael Jr.
(d) Judd.

8. In the chapter, "Snow after Easter," when does it state is the last time Patrick has seen Marianne?
(a) At her high school graduation the previous June.
(b) The past weekend when he visited her.
(c) When she was taken from their home.
(d) When they all visited the family home at Christmas.

9. Why is Marianne disturbed about "Feathers", their bird?
(a) She wants Feathers for her own.
(b) She thinks birds spread germs.
(c) She doesn't think it should be in a cage.
(d) She doesn't like the bird being loose.

10. How does Judd find out what really happened to Marianne?
(a) His mother tells him.
(b) He finally asks his father and he tells him.
(c) He finally corners Mike and Mike tells him.
(d) Judd asks Marianne and she tells him.

11. What is Judd thinking as he listens to his heartbeat?
(a) That he wanted to be a doctor someday.
(b) Every heatbeat is past and gone.
(c) That he had a strong heartbeat.
(d) That he had a loud heartbeat.

12. What happens when Judd asks Patrick what happened to Marianne?
(a) Patrick is visibly upset and storms away in anger.
(b) Patrick admits she's had some trouble, but that she is okay now.
(c) Patrick gets angry and tells Judd to mind his own business.
(d) Patrick refuses to discuss it.

13. How does Corrine say the country club discriminates against her family?
(a) They don't let them eat in the main dining room.
(b) They don't permit children in the dining room.
(c) They can't get in without dress clothing.
(d) She and Marianne cannot enter through the front door.

14. What happens when Judd asks his mother if Marianne is sick?
(a) Corrine says Marianne just had the flu.
(b) Corrine says Marianne will be back at school soon.
(c) Corrine seemed in a hurry to get away before being asked more questions.
(d) All answers are correct.

15. In the chapter titled "Reverse Prayer", what does Patrick say to Judd when he calls?
(a) He confides in Judd that he hates college.
(b) He asks to speak to their mother.
(c) He asks what happened to their father at the country club.
(d) He asks for Judd's help.

Short Answer Questions

1. To Judd, what does Patrick's request seem to be?

2. What does Judd say about the newspaper where he is editor?

3. What does one realize about Judd in the opening of the chapter, "Every Heartbeat?"

4. What does Judd notice about his father and the people around them at Patrick's graduation?

5. How old is Judd when Patrick makes his request?

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