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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jake decide not to go to the fireworks stand with Frank, Gus, and Officer Doyle?
(a) He and Frank are still technically grounded.
(b) He says he has a bad feeling about it.
(c) He wants to stay and bake with Ariel.
(d) He does not have money to buy fireworks.

2. How many children do Axel and Julia Brandt have?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

3. What school is Ariel planning to attend after high school?
(a) NYU.
(b) Juilliard.
(c) New Bremen Community College.
(d) Harvard.

4. Who is the only person to give a eulogy at Bobby's funeral?
(a) Gus.
(b) Officer Doyle.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Frank.

5. Whose conversation does Frank overhear when he is hiding behind the stage at the theater?
(a) Ruth's and Emil's.
(b) Jake's and Ariel's.
(c) Nathan's and Gus'.
(d) Ruth's and Nathan's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical imperfection does Ariel exhibit?

2. When the family is leaving for Bobby Cole's funeral, where does Frank go when he tells Jake to stay at home for a minute?

3. What prompts Gus and Morris to be thrown in jail?

4. What reason does Julie give for saying Emil's suicide attempt is fortunate?

5. What is the punishment that Frank and Jake receive as a result of playing at the tracks?

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