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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 Harvey Tillman?
(a) Hailey Prison warden.
(b) The D.A.
(c) The Timson family lawyer.
(d) Brenda's uncle.

2. In Chapter 26, why does Jonah tell Miles he does not like the case file on Missy's accident?
(a) They have pictures of sad things.
(b) They make Miles forget about him.
(c) Because he misses his mother.
(d) They make Miles sad.

3. 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) That Miles would be arrested quickly.
(d) The responsible party would be found quickly.

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. What does Jonah sleep with every night that Missy gave him?
(a) An action figure.
(b) A baby blanket.
(c) A teddy bear.
(d) A special pillow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say he was waiting for in the weeks after Missy's death?

2. Why does the narrator believe Miles has stopped looking at the case file on Missy's case after a year?

3. In Chapter 15, how does Maureen introduce Miles to all of Sarah's relatives during Thanksgiving dinner?

4. What name does Sarah give to Otis Timson as her own?

5. Does Earl corroborate Sims Addison's story about Otis Timson confessing to killing Missy Ryan?

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