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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 object became a symbol of the love between Harris and Kathryn Presser?
(a) Two burning candles in a window.
(b) A strong oak tree.
(c) A bouquet of gladiolas.
(d) Six yellow roses.

2. What was Sims' drink of choice?
(a) Cheap wine.
(b) Bourbon.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Rum.

3. What does the narrator say was his first reaction to hitting Missy?
(a) He screamed.
(b) He ran into a fence.
(c) He called the police.
(d) He ran away.

4. In Chapter 22, who meets Charlie at the gates of Hailey State Prison?
(a) The warden.
(b) Earl's parole officer.
(c) A guard.
(d) Earl's attorney.

5. At what other places does the narrator admit to watching Miles and Jonah other than their home?
(a) Jonah's babysitter and church.
(b) The store and church.
(c) The store and the sheriff's office.
(d) Jonah's school and Missy's grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Sarah think that Otis Timson might be in danger from Miles?

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

3. In Chapter 24, how does Sarah try to distract Miles from the accusations against Otis Timson?

4. Charlie finds out that Earl has suffered what injury in prison?

5. In Chapter 24, what do Tillman and Jones accuse Miles of doing to Otis Timson?

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