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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 5, what item does Miles say someone placed over Missy's body in the moments after the accident?
(a) A jacket.
(b) A sheet.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A burlap sack.

2. In Chapter 3, where does Miles tell Sarah his father went after his mother's death?
(a) Into a nursing home.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Into rehab.
(d) Into a seminary.

3. Where did Sarah live before moving to New Bern?
(a) Boston.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) New York City.
(d) Baltimore.

4. In Chapter 5, why does Miles think Missy's killer ran from the scene of the accident?
(a) He was afraid of Miles' wrath.
(b) He was unaware of what he had done.
(c) He was young and frightened.
(d) He was drunk or hit her intentionally to hurt Miles.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Miles think Missy's reaction to Jonah's troubles would have been?
(a) She would have had them under control before they even happened.
(b) She would have blamed the teacher.
(c) She would have bought Jonah a dozen tutors.
(d) She would have punished Jonah.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what excuse does Sarah learn she can use if she is ever late for an appointment again?

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

3. How old is Sarah as the novel begins?

4. What is the point of view used in the majority of this novel?

5. What does the unnamed narrator say was the center of Missy and Miles' life?

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