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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Miles hear gunfire?
(a) From his boss's office.
(b) Inside the local courthouse.
(c) In an abandoned corn field.
(d) Inside an abandoned house.

2. For what reason does Miss Harkins say Harris Presser did not join the Confederate army during the Civil War?
(a) He was an only son and his parents asked him not to.
(b) He had a deformed foot.
(c) He no money for the required uniform.
(d) He was deaf.

3. What university does Sarah say her brother, Brian, attends?
(a) UCLA.
(b) NYU.
(c) UT Austin.
(d) UNC.

4. In Chapter 2, what does Sarah think New Bern is perfect for doing?
(a) Raising children.
(b) Finding romance.
(c) Starting life over after a divorce.
(d) Writing a historical novel.

5. What makes Sarah think that Otis Timson might be in danger from Miles?
(a) Miles' previous behaviors.
(b) Miles' attitude and anger toward Otis.
(c) Miles' told her so.
(d) Miles' open threats against Otis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the narrator think caused Missy's death?

3. What does Miles pull out of hiding and begin to study?

4. To what does the unnamed narrator confess to in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 5, what item does Miles say someone placed over Missy's body in the moments after the accident?

(see the answer key)

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