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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 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) Mrs. Hayes' work was harder.
(c) Miss Andrews' work is harder.
(d) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.

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

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

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

5. In what year was Jonah born?
(a) 2001.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1991.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what reason does Miles give Jonah for not making pancakes for breakfast?

2. What is the point of view used in the majority of this novel?

3. What does the unnamed narrator say this story is about in the prologue?

4. How old is Sarah as the novel begins?

5. Who had the biggest hand in restoring New Bern's historic buildings?

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