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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 point of view of the prologue of this novel?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) Authorial voice.
(d) Third person limited.

2. What is causing the unnamed narrator to have trouble sleeping in the prologue?
(a) A bad back.
(b) Thoughts of deceased family members.
(c) Thoughts of fate.
(d) His wife's snoring.

3. What name does Sarah give to Otis Timson as her own?
(a) Sondra.
(b) Sherri.
(c) Sylvia.
(d) Susan.

4. From where does Miles hear gunfire?
(a) In an abandoned corn field.
(b) Inside an abandoned house.
(c) Inside the local courthouse.
(d) From his boss's office.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 17, why does Charlie call Miles in to work early?

3. What sport does Jonah Ryan play?

4. What image does the narrator say haunted him in the weeks after Missy's death?

5. Where does Miles go after leaving the sheriff's office?

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