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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 2, what does Miles learn Otis Timson is claiming against him?
(a) Lying in the police report.
(b) Police brutality.
(c) Harrassment.
(d) False arrest.

2. 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' work was harder.
(b) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.
(c) Mrs. Hayes explained the lessons in a clearer manner.
(d) Miss Andrews' work is harder.

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

4. How old was Missy Ryan when she was killed?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twenty-nine.
(c) Thirty-two.
(d) Forty.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Miles think Missy's reaction to Jonah's troubles would have been?
(a) She would have had them under control before they even happened.
(b) She would have bought Jonah a dozen tutors.
(c) She would have blamed the teacher.
(d) She would have punished Jonah.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Miles Ryan as the book begins?

2. How old is Sarah as the novel begins?

3. What is the point of view of the prologue of this novel?

4. Who is Charlie Curtis?

5. In Chapter 1, what one reason does Miles realize is stopping him from moving on with his life since Missy's death?

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