The Night the Lights Went Out Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why was Sugar not particularly happy about the idea of a swing being installed on the front porch of her cottage? (from Chapters 21 - 24)

The idea of the porch swing brought to mind sad memories of Tom.

The idea of the porch swing reminded Sugar of her father.

Sugar did not care because she could no longer enjoy a porch swing.

The idea of a porch swing reminded Sugar of Curtis and the rape.

2.

Why is Merilee surprised when Heather tells her that she can only sign up for four field trips? (from Prologue - Chapter 4)

Merilee is surprised that the children are going on four field trips.

Merilee is surprised the mothers want to go on all the field trips.

Merilee is surprised that Heather is in charge of the field trips.

Merilee is surprised so many mothers can attend four field trips.

3.

Why did Merilee want to bleach the table in the dining area of the cottage? (from Chapters 5 - 8)

Sugar told Merilee how pigs were butchered on the table.

Merilee was a germaphobe.

Sugar told Merilee how Rufus bled to death on the table.

Sugar told Merilee her mother had given birth on that table.

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 making an example out of Merilee.

Wade thought Heather was jealous of Merilee.

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.

5.

Why does Michael visit Merilee and the children in person at the cottage? (from Chapters 9 - 12)

Michael visits in person because he cannot get in touch with Merilee on her phone.

Michael sees Wade at the cottage and wants to make sure that Merilee is not dating anyone.

Sugar suggested that Michael visit Merilee.

Michael misses Merilee.

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