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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 20, what does Charlie tell Miles to do for the rest of the day?
(a) Go home.
(b) Find Sims Addison.
(c) Go over the witness testimonies in Missy's case.
(d) Find Otis Timson.

3. What is Tryon Palace?
(a) The governor's mansion.
(b) Residence of the colonial governor.
(c) The mayor's house.
(d) Residence of the Confederate president.

4. In Chapter 24, who is waiting outside for Charlie when he returns to the sheriff's office?
(a) Clyde Timson.
(b) The D.A.
(c) Madge, the secretary.
(d) Brenda.

5. In Chapter 17, why does Charlie call Miles in to work early?
(a) There was an accident on the highway.
(b) He needs him to do extra paperwork.
(c) Sims wants to speak to him.
(d) A suspect in a local crime was located.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Sarah think New Bern is perfect for doing?

2. Who is Earl Getlin?

3. In Chapter 6, what was the first thing that went wrong in Sarah's day?

4. What does Miles refer to as D-Day?

5. What type of bushes does Miles plant in his garden to please Sarah?

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