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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jake refers to the possible identity of Ariel's murderer, Frank realizes he has been in denial about the possibility of foul play in Ariel's death. Prior to this moment, what has Frank been thinking happened to Ariel?
(a) He has thought that she climbed the train trestle and fell off of it into the river.
(b) He has thought that she drank too much and drowned in the river after going swimming.
(c) He has thought that she mistakenly fell into the river at the bonfire and Karl did not notice her absence.
(d) He has thought that Ariel pitched her tent too close to the river and fell into the water during the night.

2. Why are Frank and Jake unable to play with Danny when they go to find him at the O'Keefes' house?
(a) He is ill.
(b) He is too sad to get out of bed.
(c) He has gone to stay with relatives.
(d) His mother is afraid he will be attacked if he goes outside.

3. Who prevents Morris Engdahl from hurting Frank on the Fourth of July?
(a) Warren Redstone.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Jake.

4. What do the police tell Frank when they call just before the boys are about to leave for Ariel's visitation service?
(a) That Morris Engdahl is in jail for assaulting Danny.
(b) That Gus is in jail for assaulting Officer Doyle.
(c) That Morris Engdahl is in jail for attacking Emil.
(d) That Nathan is in jail for assaulting Ruth.

5. When Frank returns home from his first church service after Ariel's death, what does he tell Jake?
(a) Frank tells Jake that he is his best friend.
(b) Frank tells Jake that Karl is the one who killed Ariel.
(c) Frank tells Jake that he should be nicer to Ruth.
(d) Frank tells Jake that their parents are heading for divorce.

6. How does the whole town find out about Karl's secret he divulges to Nathan?
(a) Frank and Jake overhear Karl's secret and tell Officer Doyle, who spreads the news.
(b) Karl decides to announce his secret at a town gathering.
(c) Nathan spreads the secret around the town.
(d) Ruth overhears Karl's secret and tells Emil, who spreads the news.

7. What is the spot of red that Frank observes in the river after Jake points it out?
(a) A bloody dress.
(b) A colored beer bottle.
(c) Ariel's auburn hair.
(d) A plastic bag full of strawberries.

8. What simile does Gus use to describe Nathan's reaction to Ariel's death?
(a) Like a knife in the back.
(b) Like a punch in the face.
(c) Like a thorn in a rose.
(d) Like a stranger in the night.

9. What kind of weekly appointment does Jake have in Mankato?
(a) A speech therapy appointment.
(b) A medical appointment.
(c) A psychiatry appointment.
(d) An orthodontist appointment.

10. When Warren Redstone asks Frank where his can of belongings is, what is Frank's reply?
(a) Frank says he threw it in the river.
(b) Frank says he has no idea.
(c) Frank says that Danny has it.
(d) Frank says the police have the metal can.

11. What emotion does Gus tell Nathan that he feels toward the strength of Nathan's faith in God?
(a) Anger.
(b) Amazement.
(c) Humility.
(d) Gratitude.

12. Where does Nathan go after Ruth storms off in anger about what Nathan is reading?
(a) To Gus' house.
(b) To Frank's and Jake's room.
(c) To the church.
(d) To the basement.

13. Who provides a ride for Ariel to get from the party to the bonfire site?
(a) Lise.
(b) Karl.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Nathan.

14. Who is the only family member present when the sheriff and his people pull Ariel's dead body from the river?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Frank.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Jake.

15. What is missing from Warren Redstone's lean-to when Frank and Jake go to search it?
(a) Warren Redstone's can of belongings.
(b) The tarp that had served as a floor.
(c) His wood pile.
(d) The flag that had hung outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Emil's and Ruth's performance of Ariel's chorale composition last?

2. What happens to foil Frank's plan to find out what happens during the conversation between Ruth and Nathan?

3. Who brings Emil to the Drums' house to be with Ruth every time he comes?

4. What sins is Nathan referring to when he says that his own sins have led to Ariel's death?

5. What behavior does Ruth exhibit that lets Frank and Jake know how upset she is and truly frightens them as a result?

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