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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Boy Next Door: Then, 1989 and Now, November 1997.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the couples in the beginning of the book talk about at dinner?
(a) Their dislike of the children's relationship.
(b) The quality of their restaurant service.
(c) Their upcoming vacation.
(d) Their children.

2. What reaction do Melanie and Michael have upon finding out about Emily's condition at the time of death?
(a) Shock.
(b) They knew about her condition.
(c) Angry.
(d) Disgusted.

3. What else does the autopsy report show?
(a) Emily was pregnant.
(b) Cause of death is unknown.
(c) Emily was beaten.
(d) Emily had cancer.

4. What does Michael do that angers Melanie when they find out about Emily's condition at the time of death?
(a) He defends Chris.
(b) He doesn't avenge Emily's murder.
(c) He belittles Emily because of her condition.
(d) He doesn't defend Chris.

5. What does Chris dare Emily to do as a comeback for her dare at the sleepover?
(a) Go into the men's bathroom in McDonalds.
(b) Rollerblade down a big hill.
(c) Steal something.
(d) Kiss him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Melanie go to sleep the night of Emily's death?

2. Whom does James find at the hospital?

3. What does Chris reveal in an interview with Marrone?

4. What does Melanie tell Gus some time after Emily's death?

5. What is the name of the person that Gus finds outside her son's hospital room?

(see the answer key)

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