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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Jonah say is the difference between the work his new teacher, Miss Andrews, assigns as compared to his previous teacher, Mrs. Hayes?
(a) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.
(b) Mrs. Hayes' work was harder.
(c) Mrs. Hayes explained the lessons in a clearer manner.
(d) Miss Andrews' work is harder.

2. In Chapter 3, what item does Miles offer to buy for Sarah in exchange for her work with Jonah?
(a) An English textbook.
(b) A gross of crayons for the students.
(c) A fan.
(d) A meal out.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Miles realize he is tired of?
(a) Being a sheriff's deputy.
(b) Being an object of pity.
(c) Being lonely.
(d) Being a single parent.

4. In Chapter 4, what does the unnamed narrator say people expected initially in the investigation of Missy's death?
(a) That an out-of-towner did it.
(b) It would turn out to be a drunk driver.
(c) The responsible party would be found quickly.
(d) That Miles would be arrested quickly.

5. In Chapter 3, what assumptions did Sarah make about Miles that she found to be incorrect at their first meeting?
(a) That he would be rude and unconcerned about Jonah's schoolwork.
(b) That he would be older and overweight.
(c) That he would be more of a redneck.
(d) That he would be weepy and still grieving his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how many witnesses does the unnamed narrator say there were to Missy's death?

2. How does the unnamed narrator say that Missy and Miles met?

3. In Chapter 6, what does Sarah say makes her hate Michael so much?

4. In Chapter 5, what is Miles thinking about as he drives home with Jonah?

5. What does the unnamed narrator say this story is about in the prologue?

(see the answer key)

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