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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why are Frank and Jake not technically allowed by their parents to swim at the old quarry?
(a) Because the cliffs the boys dive from are treacherous.
(b) Because the quarry lies at the end of a winding road that has been the scene of many pedestrian fatalities.
(c) Because there is a No Trespassing sign there and there is still dangerous machinery at the bottom of the swimming hole.
(d) Because the quarry is a frequent hangout for the town's delinquents.

3. Who first voices the suspicion that Bobby Cole's death might have involved foul play?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Gus.
(c) Officer Doyle.
(d) Nathan.

4. Where do Frank and Jake always go after they are done with their grandfather's yard work?
(a) The river.
(b) Edna Sweeney's house.
(c) Halderson's Drug Store.
(d) The railroad tracks.

5. How does Jake's suit shoulder get torn?
(a) Ariel tears it while trying to adjust Jake's suit.
(b) Frank tugs his sleeve to get him to hurry up.
(c) He tears it while jumping over a fence.
(d) He tears it on purpose to avoid having to go to Bobby's funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tyler Klement do for work?

2. Why do Frank and Jake look forward to Saturday dinners at their house?

3. What does Ruth believe is the true cause of Ariel's change of heart regarding Juilliard?

4. How old is Bobby when he is killed?

5. What is found in the pocket of Skipper's dead body?

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