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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 does not want Miles to be mad at him.
(b) He did tell Miles, Miles simply was not paying attention.
(c) He was embarrassed.
(d) He thought Miles was too busy to help him.

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

3. What is the question the unnamed narrator asks as he begins the prologue?
(a) Where does a story begin?
(b) What is the definition of beginning?
(c) Does a story begin with tragedy?
(d) How do you begin a story?

4. Where does the unnamed narrator say Missy worked shortly after her wedding to Miles?
(a) Wachovia Bank.
(b) Mercy Hospital.
(c) New Bern Elementary school.
(d) New Bern Sheriff's office.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Miles realize he is tired of?

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

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

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

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

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