The Night the Lights Went Out Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In Chapter 19 why did Sugar run from the house after she distracted Curtis from her mother? (from Chapters 17 - 20)

Sugar did not want Curtis to rape her.

Sugar wanted to try to get to the police.

Sugar wanted Curtis to follow her and leave her mother alone.

Sugar did not run from the house.

2.

Why was Daniel unable to turn off the burglar alarm at the Tybee house? (from Chapters 21 - 24)

Because Heather reset the code so Merilee could remember it.

Because Heather reset the code so Daniel would no have it.

Because Daniel never had the code.

Because Daniel forgot the code.

3.

In Chapter 30, why do the police interview Merilee about Daniel's murder? (from Chapters 29 - 32)

It was determined that Daniel was hit on the head with one of Merilee's shoes before he drowned.

Merilee's mother called the police and told them about David's death.

The police learned Merilee's first husband had died under suspicious circumstances.

Merilee volunteered to be interviewed because she wanted to prove her innocence.

4.

In Chapter 29 why did Wade tell Merilee he thought that Heather was not her friend? (from Chapters 29 - 32)

Wade thought Heather was angry with Merilee because of Daniel's death.

Wade thought that Heather had never been sincere in her friendship with Merilee.

Wade thought Heather was making an example out of Merilee.

Wade thought Heather was jealous of Merilee.

5.

Why does Merilee's attorney think she should turn herself in to the police? (from Chapters 33 - 38)

To admit guilt.

To tell the police Daniel's death was a suicide.

To prove Merilee's innocence.

To tell the police Heather killed Daniel.

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