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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the point of view used in the majority of this novel?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) First person.
(c) Authoria voice.
(d) Third person limited.

2. In Chapter 12, what plans does Jonah make with friends?
(a) A sleepover.
(b) A trip to the movies.
(c) A birthday party.
(d) A trip to the beach.

3. What reason does Miss Harkins give for Harris Presser's arrest and execution?
(a) He was accused of being a Union spy.
(b) He was accused of stealing money from the army.
(c) He was accused of being a Confederate spy.
(d) He was accused of pilfering from war victims.

4. Who escorted Missy Ryan's funeral hearse to the cemetery?
(a) Miles only.
(b) Every sheriff and police officer in the county.
(c) The fire department.
(d) Military vehicles.

5. What is the question the unnamed narrator asks as he begins the prologue?
(a) How do you begin a story?
(b) Does a story begin with tragedy?
(c) Where does a story begin?
(d) What is the definition of beginning?

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what assumptions did Sarah make about Miles that she found to be incorrect at their first meeting?

2. In Chapter 3, what item does Miles offer to buy for Sarah in exchange for her work with Jonah?

3. In Chapter 19, why does Miles slam on the brakes in his car while returning to town?

4. In Chapter 9, what does Miles watch after Jonah has gone to bed?

5. How old was Missy Ryan when she was killed?

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