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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. Who helps with The Nutcracker every year and knew Dara's mother well?
(a) Derek.
(b) Madame Sylvie.
(c) Corbin's mother.
(d) Madame Hettie.

2. What does Charlie tell Derek to do when he begins talking about their house in Part IV at the studio?
(a) Leave.
(b) Put his requests in writing.
(c) Talk to his wife.
(d) Talk to the insurance adjustor.

3. Who does Charlie say is in arrears for tuition in Part III?
(a) Dr. Weston.
(b) Mr. Lesterio.
(c) Mrs. Bloom.
(d) The Neuman family.

4. What does Dara find out from Randi about Derek that she did not know before?
(a) He is not licensed.
(b) He has been divorced twice.
(c) He has a wife.
(d) He is also a lawyer.

5. What does Marie ask Dara and Charlie in regards to Derek's death that they both agree to immediately?
(a) To all leave town immediately.
(b) To tell the police the truth.
(c) To talk about it in private.
(d) Never to talk about it again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Marie's favorite part of The Nutcracker book?

2. What is Dr. Weston upset about in Part IV?

3. What kind of car had Dara's and Marie's parents been driving during their accident?

4. What theater does the Durant School always hold The Nutcracker at?

5. What does Derek say about Corbin that turns Dara's stomach?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dara tell Charlie and Marie that people must never find out about in the wake of Derek's death?

2. What does Marie tell Dara about their parents' death that surprises Dara?

3. What do Benny and Gaspar tell Dara after Derek's death?

4. What helps Charlie the most with his pain?

5. Why does Dara tell Charlie in Part III that they have to fire Derek?

6. What does Dara's mother tell Dara and Marie is an essential part of being a serious dancer?

7. How does Randi tell Dara she knows Derek, and why does she come to the studio?

8. What does Dara repeatedly recall from her childhood and going to the carnival with her sister and father?

9. What is Dara relieved about regarding Marie in the wake of Derek's death?

10. How does Dara react to Mrs. Bloom's story about Derek?

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