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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Thurman Jones?
(a) The Timson family lawyer.
(b) Charlie's cousin.
(c) Hailey Prison warden.
(d) The D.A.

2. Why does the narrator believe Miles has stopped looking at the case file on Missy's case after a year?
(a) He realizes Jonah needs all his free time.
(b) He no longer has time.
(c) He no longer thinks he can find the killer.
(d) He knows it is at a standstill.

3. In Chapter 24, what do Tillman and Jones accuse Miles of doing to Otis Timson?
(a) Putting a gun to his head.
(b) Beating him up.
(c) Smashing his head against the cage of his car.
(d) Breaking his fingers.

4. In Chapter 4, what excuse does the unnamed narrator suggest Miles might have made for Missy returning late the night of her death?
(a) She stopped to complain about him to her mother.
(b) She stopped to speak someone from work.
(c) She stopped to have a drink at the Tavern.
(d) She stopped to pick up a fresh bottle of wine.

5. Who is Mrs. Knowlson?
(a) Miles' former teacher.
(b) Miles' neighbor.
(c) Miles' aunt.
(d) Miles' cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what habit does Sarah tell Miles she uses to dry her hair after a shower?

2. In Chapter 3, what complaint does Miles silently make about Sarah's classroom during their first meeting?

3. With whom does Sarah go shopping in Chapter 6?

4. What does Sarah give to Jonah to make up for the lack of children to play with at Thanksgiving dinner?

5. What object became a symbol of the love between Harris and Kathryn Presser?

(see the answer key)

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