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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When do Melanie and her husband move into their house?
(a) Spring 1979.
(b) Fall 1980.
(c) November 1997.
(d) Fall 1979.
2. Whom do Gus and James call after the event at Chris' birthday dinner?
(a) The lawyer.
(b) The police.
(c) Michael.
(d) Melanie.
3. What month and year does the book open up in?
(a) February 1997.
(b) November 1998.
(c) November 1997.
(d) November 1989.
4. What happens in mid-November 1997?
(a) Melanie gets calls asking for Emily.
(b) Christopher gets calls asking for Emily.
(c) James gets calls asking for Emily.
(d) Gus gets calls asking for Emily.
5. What do the couples in the beginning of the book talk about at dinner?
(a) Their upcoming vacation.
(b) Their children.
(c) Their dislike of the children's relationship.
(d) The quality of their restaurant service.
Short Answer Questions
1. In April 1996, what is the status of Chris and Emily's relationship?
2. Why doesn't Melanie participate in the interview regarding her daughter's death?
3. What does Michael wake up to find Melanie doing the day after Chris is arrested for murder?
4. What kind of business does Gus run?
5. What dream does Gus have after she returns home from her short separation from James?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Gus relent and let the detective talk to Chris?
2. Why does Melanie latch onto the idea that Chris killed Emily?
3. What do you think happened in the men's room at McDonalds?
4. What is ironic about the theory that the detective has about the tragedy?
5. What does the euthanasia of the dog represent?
6. Why does the detective think that suicide is a ridiculous theory in the death of Emily?
7. Why is Melanie unable to take part in funeral preparations?
8. What does Gus' dream of James rescuing both children show about her opinion of him?
9. How do Melanie and Michael react to the idea of Chris killing Emily?
10. How do Emily and Chris' needs contrast?
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