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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what reason does Jonah give Miles for not telling him about the trouble he was having in class?
(a) He did tell Miles, Miles simply was not paying attention.
(b) He does not want Miles to be mad at him.
(c) He thought Miles was too busy to help him.
(d) He was embarrassed.

2. What did Miles do the night Missy died instead of blowing the cut grass off the sidewalk as she had asked?
(a) Made himself a snack.
(b) Took a shower.
(c) Put the fish away.
(d) Went out with his friends.

3. In Chapter 2, why does Sarah say her parents moved to New Bern several years before she did?
(a) Her mother inhereted a farm.
(b) Her mother took a new job.
(c) Her father took a new job.
(d) Her father retired.

4. In Chapter 2, what does Sarah think New Bern is perfect for doing?
(a) Writing a historical novel.
(b) Finding romance.
(c) Starting life over after a divorce.
(d) Raising children.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Jonah say is the difference between the work his new teacher, Miss Andrews, assigns as compared to his previous teacher, Mrs. Hayes?
(a) Mrs. Hayes explained the lessons in a clearer manner.
(b) Miss Andrews' work is harder.
(c) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.
(d) Mrs. Hayes' work was harder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Sarah live before moving to New Bern?

2. In what type of school did Sarah teach before coming to New Bern?

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

4. What is the question the unnamed narrator asks as he begins the prologue?

5. What is causing the unnamed narrator to have trouble sleeping in the prologue?

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