The Night the Lights Went Out Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

To tell the police Heather killed Daniel.

To admit guilt.

To prove Merilee's innocence.

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

2.

In Chapter 17, why did Merilee go to Wade's construction site to ask him to attend the gala with her? (from Chapters 17 - 20)

Merilee did not have his phone number.

Merilee thought it would be easier asking him at the job site where he might be distracted.

Merilee did not ask Wade about the gala at the construction site.

Merilee did not want Sugar to know she was asking him.

3.

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)

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

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

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

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

4.

Why did Sugar not want Merilee to go to the gala? (from Chapters 21 - 24)

Sugar was afraid Merilee would hurt Wade.

Sugar was afraid Merilee and Daniel were getting too close.

Sugar thought Heather had ulterior motives.

Sugar did not think that Merilee needed to spend money on the event.

5.

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 Heather was jealous of Merilee.

Wade thought Heather was making an example out of Merilee.

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

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