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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Golds learn in the hospital in November 1997?
(a) Their daughter killed Christopher.
(b) Their daughter died.
(c) Christopher died.
(d) Their daughter was shot but survived.

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

3. How does Michael explain James' actions concerning the family dog?
(a) He was putting the dog out of its misery.
(b) He was hasty in his actions.
(c) He did not think his actions through.
(d) He was cruel.

4. What does Chris do when he is single?
(a) Begs Emily to take him back.
(b) Dates another girl.
(c) Stalks Emily.
(d) Nothing.

5. When is Gus pregnant again?
(a) Summer 1985.
(b) Summer 1984.
(c) Summer 1983.
(d) Summer 1997.

6. What does the dog do that frustrates Gus and James?
(a) The dog has fleas.
(b) Vomits and wets on the rugs.
(c) Won't sleep outside.
(d) Begs for affection.

7. Whom does Gus find outside her son's hospital room?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A detective.
(d) A lawyer.

8. What happens when Chris and Emily spend the rest of the Christmas trip inside?
(a) They avoid each other.
(b) They argue a lot.
(c) They kiss.
(d) They stop being friends.

9. How does Melanie meet Gus?
(a) Registering her daughter for school.
(b) Gus helps her unpack when she moves in next door.
(c) Melanie knocks on Gus's door for help.
(d) At the supermarket.

10. What happens to Chris during his birthday dinner in 1997?
(a) He is arrested.
(b) He breaks down.
(c) He is berated by his parents.
(d) Nothing.

11. Who is married to Melanie?
(a) Jordan.
(b) James.
(c) Michael.
(d) Christopher.

12. What recurring dream does Gus have?
(a) Her son committing suicide.
(b) Choosing between her husband and child in a carjacking.
(c) Choosing between her kids in a carjacking.
(d) Getting into a car accident with her kids.

13. 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 defend Chris.
(c) He belittles Emily because of her condition.
(d) He doesn't avenge Emily's murder.

14. What is stressing Gus out other than the recurring dream?
(a) Her friendship with Melanie.
(b) The family dog has diabetes.
(c) Her job.
(d) Her daughter.

15. What do James and Chris do on the Christmas trip in 1993?
(a) Go hunting.
(b) Go surfing.
(c) They don't spend time with each other.
(d) Go to the movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Melanie participate in the interview regarding her daughter's death?

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

3. Where does Melanie take Michael the morning after Chris is arrested?

4. What does Emily do when they are caught after Chris' dare on the Christmas trip in 1993?

5. What does Chris dare Emily to do in the flashback to 1989?

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