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

2. In Chapter 1, what reason does Jonah give Miles for not telling him about the trouble he was having in class?
(a) He thought Miles was too busy to help him.
(b) He does not want Miles to be mad at him.
(c) He did tell Miles, Miles simply was not paying attention.
(d) He was embarrassed.

3. What river can Miles see from his back porch?
(a) Roanoke River.
(b) Eno River.
(c) Trent River.
(d) Crabtree Creek.

4. How old is Miles Ryan as the book begins?
(a) Forty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-nine.
(d) Thirty-two.

5. What does the unnamed narrator say this story is about in the prologue?
(a) Love and loneliness.
(b) Murder and intrigue.
(c) Lies and deciet.
(d) Love and forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does the unnamed narrator say Missy worked shortly after her wedding to Miles?

4. What is Tryon Palace?

5. In Chapter 1, what does Miles think Missy's reaction to Jonah's troubles would have been?

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