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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 was shot but survived.
(b) Their daughter died.
(c) Christopher died.
(d) Their daughter killed Christopher.

2. What does Chris dare Emily to do in the flashback to 1989?
(a) Play a prank on her mom.
(b) Call his mother and pretend to be the school secretary.
(c) Smoke a cigarette.
(d) Play a prank on his dad.

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

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

5. What does Melanie find out in mid-November 1997?
(a) Emily had an abortion.
(b) Emily had ordered a watch for another man.
(c) Emily had ordered a watch for Chris' birthday.
(d) Emily had bought a car for Chris.

6. What kind of business does Gus run?
(a) A business involving standing in lines for clients.
(b) Stationery.
(c) Floral.
(d) Restaurant chain.

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

8. What book does Chris steal from the library in a flashback?
(a) "The Joy of Sex."
(b) "A Prayer for Owen Meany."
(c) An anatomy book.
(d) An encyclopedia.

9. How long have the Hartes been friends with their neighbors?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 17 years.
(c) 25 years.
(d) 5 years.

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

11. When does James decide to do something about the dog?
(a) When Christopher asks him to.
(b) When Gus asks him to.
(c) During breakfast.
(d) During a dinner party.

12. What does the autopsy report show?
(a) Emily was definitely murdered.
(b) Emily died of natural causes.
(c) Emily may not have shot herself.
(d) Emily definitely shot herself.

13. What month and year does the book open up in?
(a) November 1998.
(b) November 1997.
(c) November 1989.
(d) February 1997.

14. What does Chris reveal in an interview with Marrone?
(a) He wanted Emily to have an abortion.
(b) He provided the gun.
(c) He wasn't even there the night of Emily's death.
(d) He knew that Emily was pregnant.

15. What is the name of the Golds' child?
(a) Kate.
(b) Gus.
(c) Emily.
(d) Melanie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chris dare Emily to do as a comeback for her dare at the sleepover?

2. How does Melanie meet Gus?

3. What kind of job does Gus have the night of the dinner in 1997?

4. When do the phone calls start?

5. What recurring dream does Gus have?

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