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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Warren Redstone asks Frank what kind of name Drum is, what is Frank's reply?
(a) Russian.
(b) Indian.
(c) Welsh.
(d) Scottish.

2. What does Frank say is intended to be the highlight of the Independence Day celebration in Luther Park?
(a) The performance of a play written by Karl.
(b) The chorale that Ariel had composed.
(c) The singing of the national anthem by Ruth.
(d) A piano concerto performed by Emil.

3. What topic is at the center of the large argument between Ariel and Ruth on the day of Ruth's chorale performance?
(a) Which of the two women is the better cook.
(b) Which of the two women knows Emil more thoroughly.
(c) Which of the two women is the better singer.
(d) Which of the two women is more ambitious.

4. Which two members of the Drum family refuse to attend church on the Sunday following Ariel's death?
(a) Nathan and Ruth.
(b) Jake and Ruth.
(c) Frank and Jake.
(d) Nathan and Jake.

5. How does Frank feel about Ruth's sudden departure from the family home?
(a) He is angry with Ruth because he feels she is acting like she is the only one who has experienced a loss.
(b) He empathizes with Ruth because he too feels like abandoning the family for a while.
(c) He loses hope that anyone in the family will be able to heal once Ruth is gone.
(d) He feels sorry for Nathan because he knows that Nathan will struggle without Ruth's support.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Frank find it odd that upon his return to the house from Sibley Park, Ruth and Gus are sitting at the kitchen table together?

2. What does Ruth's father call Nathan after Nathan leaves to apologize to the O'Keefe family for the racist treatment they are receiving?

3. Jake asks Frank what they should do in order to deal with their grief and Frank says he has an idea but that Jake may not like it. What is Frank's idea?

4. Why are Frank and Jake unable to play with Danny when they go to find him at the O'Keefes' house?

5. Where is the private hospital located where Emil goes to recuperate?

(see the answer key)

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