The Girls in the Garden Quiz

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Why do Adele and Leo decide to invite Clare and her girls to dinner? (from Before: Chapters 6 - 11)

Adele wants to get to know them better.

Adele thinks they should properly welcome them to the neighborhood.

Adele wants to see if Clare will tell the truth about her husband.

Adele feels sorry for them because of what happened to their house.

Why does Pip write letters to her father, Chris? (from July 5, 9 p.m. — Before: Chapters 1 - 5)

Chris works in another country.

Chris is dead but Pip imagines her letters get to him.

Chris is in a mental institution.

Chris is quarantine with a contagious disease.

Why did Clare and Chris decide to call off the police investigation into Grace's assault? (from After: Chapters 28 - 35 — Ten Months Later)

Grace begged them to do so.

Clare and Chris realized Tyler was responsible but did not think they should punish her.

Leo knew his daughters were involved and gave Clare and Chris a bribe not to mention their roles to the police.

Grace refused to give anyone any information about what had happened so the case was closed.

Why did Gordon suggest to Adele that Leo was responsible for Phoebe's death? (from After: Chapters 28 - 35 — Ten Months Later)

Gordon was trying to make the point to Adele how easily someone could get hurt in the park.

Gordon thought Leo killed Phoebe to prove his dedication to Cece.

Gordon never suspected his son was involved in Phoebe's death he was just trying to aggravate Adele.

Gordon suspected it was jealousy and broken hearts that led to the girl's death.

About what part of her testimony to the police does Adele feel guilty? (from Before: Chapters 17 - 20 — After: Chapters 21 - 22)

Adele did not notice that Grace was drunk during the barbecue.

Adele is not able to remember for sure if she saw Grace among the children in the playground.

Adele is not able to remember for sure if Grace attended their barbecue.

Adele is not able to remember for sure if she saw Leo and Grace together at any point during the evening.