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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Earl corroborate Sims Addison's story about Otis Timson confessing to killing Missy Ryan?
(a) He refuses to speak.
(b) Partially.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

2. In Chapter 3, what assumptions did Sarah make about Miles that she found to be incorrect at their first meeting?
(a) That he would be rude and unconcerned about Jonah's schoolwork.
(b) That he would be older and overweight.
(c) That he would be weepy and still grieving his wife.
(d) That he would be more of a redneck.

3. What does the D.A. tell Charlie will be a deciding factor in whether or not he files charges against Miles for police brutality?
(a) If Miles is not fired from his job.
(b) If Miles refuses to drop charges against Otis.
(c) If Miles hurts another prisoner.
(d) If Miles causes any more trouble.

4. In Chapter 1, what does Miles realize he is tired of?
(a) Being an object of pity.
(b) Being lonely.
(c) Being a single parent.
(d) Being a sheriff's deputy.

5. In Chapter 19, who confronts Miles when he reaches his destination?
(a) Maureen.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Clyde Timson.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 28, what does the narrator say has become his weekly habit since Missy's death?

2. What game do Sarah and Miles play that Sarah proves to be surprisingly good at?

3. In Chapter 4, what is the unnamed narrator looking at on his desk as he writes this section of his story?

4. Who repeatedly calls to speak to Charlie after Otis Timson is arrested?

5. Who pulls Sims Addison over after a night of drinking?

(see the answer key)

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