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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 Miles realize he is tired of?
(a) Being a sheriff's deputy.
(b) Being an object of pity.
(c) Being a single parent.
(d) Being lonely.

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

3. Who had the biggest hand in restoring New Bern's historic buildings?
(a) The Daughter's of the Revolution.
(b) The residents.
(c) A private corporation.
(d) The Rockefeller Foundation.

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

5. 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) Went out with his friends.
(c) Took a shower.
(d) Put the fish away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Caleb Bradham?

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

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

4. In Chapter 2, what does Miles learn Otis Timson is claiming against him?

5. In Chapter 1, what reason does Jonah give Miles for not telling him about the trouble he was having in class?

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