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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one activity that is NOT among the activities offered at the annual Fourth of July celebration?
(a) Vendors selling their wares.
(b) A dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence.
(c) A fireworks show.
(d) A pie-eating contest.

2. Who answers the door when Frank and Jake knock on the O'Keefes' door?
(a) Lise.
(b) Warren Redstone.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Danny's mother.

3. What object does Frank see sticking out of Danny's Uncle Warren's pocket?
(a) Jake's rollerskate key.
(b) Bobby Cole's eyeglasses.
(c) Ariel's necklace.
(d) Skipper's photograph.

4. When Father Peter tells Nathan the reasons for the townspeople's negative feelings about Ruth's role as the minister's wife, what three reasons does he give?
(a) Ruth frequently skips church, does not invite families to her home, and does not provide donuts after church services.
(b) Ruth drinks, swears, and does not make weekly visits to the different families' homes.
(c) Ruth smokes, drinks, and shuns the activities of the Women's Society of Christian Service.
(d) Ruth smokes, swears, and wears short skirts to church services.

5. With whom does Frank sit at the Cadbury church service when Jake stays home sick?
(a) Peter Klement.
(b) Officer Doyle.
(c) Gus.
(d) Ariel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason do Julia and Axel give for cutting themselves off from the Drums as of late?

2. How does Frank feel about Ruth's sudden departure from the family home?

3. Why does Frank feel concerned about his father's ability to give his next sermon?

4. What is missing from Warren Redstone's lean-to when Frank and Jake go to search it?

5. What topic is at the center of the large argument between Ariel and Ruth on the day of Ruth's chorale performance?

(see the answer key)

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