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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of day is it when they dispose of Michael's ashes?
(a) A sunny day in August.
(b) A snowy November day.
(c) A windy October day.
(d) A rainy day in April.

2. Why does Judd finally leave home?
(a) He feels that it is time to move.
(b) He has a new job in another city.
(c) His father beats him up when he tries to protect his mother.
(d) He is going to college.

3. What does Michael Sr. suddenly blurt out to Mike Jr. during his visit?
(a) That Mike was looking at him like he is a dog.
(b) That his son was disloyal when he left home.
(c) That Mike just came to show off to him.
(d) That Mike was just there to gather info.

4. What does Patrick start doing the winter before he executes his plan?
(a) Working out at the gym.
(b) Spending more time in the lab.
(c) Running.
(d) Putting his thoughts in a journal.

5. What has been happening with Corrine since her husband's death?
(a) She shares a home with a man named Gable Mills.
(b) She has opened her own antique shop in town.
(c) She is engaged to be married.
(d) She shares a home and is in the antique business with her friend Sable Mills.

6. Why does Aunt Ethel call Marianne?
(a) To tell Marianne that her mother wants to see her.
(b) To tell her that her grandmother Hausmann died.
(c) To tell her that Patrick was arrested for attempted murder.
(d) To find out how Marianne is doing.

7. What does Patrick do when Zachary begins sinking in the bog?
(a) He laughs and tells him he's getting what he deserves.
(b) He watches as Zachary goes under and drowns.
(c) He turns around and walks away.
(d) He suddenly changes his mind and pulls him out.

8. What duty of Birk's does Marianne take over that makes a huge difference at the Co-Op?
(a) Keeping the duty roster up to date.
(b) Baking bread.
(c) Working in the garden.
(d) Fundraising.

9. What does Abelove say that makes Marianne cry more?
(a) He tells her he knows why she is crying and wants to help.
(b) He depends on her to do her job and not waste time crying.
(c) He suggests she get a therapist.
(d) He says that if nothing makes her cry like she is, what might something do.

10. What does Corrine say to Judd when she invites him to a Fourth of July cookout?
(a) It was going to be a great feast.
(b) That it was finally time to celebrate.
(c) That he should bring ice.
(d) That it would also be a family reunion.

11. Who is Birk?"
(a) Birk is Marianne's boyfriend.
(b) Abelove's assistant who disappeared.
(c) Abelove's real name is Birk.
(d) Birk is a day worker at the Co-Op.

12. Who is the professor who serves as Patrick's adviser in college?
(a) Professor Herring.
(b) Professor Henning.
(c) Doctor Henning.
(d) Doctor Herring.

13. What does Zachary do when Patrick stops his car and points a rifle at him?
(a) He begs not to be shot.
(b) He cries.
(c) He wets himself.
(d) All answers are correct.

14. What happens when Abelove finds Marianne crying in the greenhouse?
(a) He pulls her into his arms and tries to kiss her.
(b) He squats beside her and gently asks what is wrong.
(c) He pulls her onto his lap and tries to dry her tears.
(d) He laughs at her saying that crying is okay.

15. What does Judd tell Patrick about their mother on Sunday mornings at church?
(a) It's like she's not really there, she just stares into space.
(b) It's like she breaks down every Sunday morning.
(c) It's like the pastor and his wife are her only friends.
(d) It's like she gets her strength from church.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours does Marianne work at the Co-Op a week?

2. How does Judd refer to the area of town where he lives after leaving his parent's home?

3. After Marianne arrives at the hospital, what does Judd tell her about their father?

4. In the chapter, "Rag-Quilt Life," what does Marianne say before she leaves the Co-Op?

5. What does Judd think when Corrine tells him that Patrick is going to be at the reunion?

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