1. At the start of Part One, Chapter 8, when Sarah Jane does return to the store, what reason does she give to Jeremy for her absence?
(a) Sarah Jane says that she has not been able to keep any food down.
(b) Jeremy assumes that Sarah Jane is having an affair with a married man.
(c) Sarah Jane says that she has been taking care of a sick family member.
(d) Jeremy does not ask Sarah Jane why she missed work.

2. How does Jeremy respond when his father says that he is dating again?
(a) Jeremy yells at his father for being selfish.
(b) Jeremy tells his dad that his mother would have wanted him to be happy.
(c) Jeremy gets very upset and told his dad that it was too soon.
(d) Jeremy asks his dad questions about this new woman.

3. What do the police say to Peter when he shows them Irene's card in Part Two, Chapter 6?
(a) "This really isn't much to go on" (132).
(b) "We can't help you" (132).
(c) "I'm sure that she will be home soon. This happens all the time" (132).
(d) "We need to wait 72 hours before we do anything" (132).

4. Where does Irene first meet Peter Sample?
(a) Irene and Peter meet Henry's Drive-In.
(b) Irene and Peter meet on the A train they both took to work.
(c) Irene and Peter meet at church.
(d) Irene and Peter meet as children, when they were neighbors.

5. What does Steve add to his journal in Part Three, Chapter 3?
(a) "It feels dark a lot of the time" (151).
(b) "...he [Steve] could make it..." (151).
(c) "...he [Steve] wanted to feel secure..." (151).
(d) "Linda I think Jeremy's hurt or in trouble..." (151).