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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 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 punished Jonah.
(c) She would have bought Jonah a dozen tutors.
(d) She would have blamed the teacher.

2. In Chapter 1, what one reason does Miles realize is stopping him from moving on with his life since Missy's death?
(a) Missy's death is still an unsolved case.
(b) The small town atmosphere and lack of single women.
(c) His obligations to his in-laws.
(d) Jonah.

3. In Chapter 1, what is Miles doing as he sits on his back porch?
(a) Talking on the phone.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Crying.
(d) Drinking.

4. Who is Caleb Bradham?
(a) Inventor of 7-Up.
(b) Inventor of Dr. Pepper.
(c) Inventor of Pepsi-Cola.
(d) Inventor of Coca-Cola.

5. In Chapter 1, what reason does Miles give Jonah for not making pancakes for breakfast?
(a) He tends to burn pancakes.
(b) Pancakes are too high in carbs.
(c) Toaster waffles are easier to make.
(d) They are running late.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Sarah as the novel begins?

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

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

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?

(see the answer key)

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