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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Sarah as the novel begins?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twenty-eight.
(d) Forty.

3. In Chapter 5, why does Miles think Missy's killer ran from the scene of the accident?
(a) He was unaware of what he had done.
(b) He was young and frightened.
(c) He was drunk or hit her intentionally to hurt Miles.
(d) He was afraid of Miles' wrath.

4. At the end of Chapter 7, how much longer does Sarah tell Miles she will continue to tutor Jonah?
(a) Till the end of the semester.
(b) A week.
(c) The rest of the year.
(d) At least a month.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does Miles find himself wondering about Sarah?

2. How old was Missy Ryan when she was killed?

3. In Chapter 3, what complaint does Miles silently make about Sarah's classroom during their first meeting?

4. What aspect of Missy's case bothers Miles the most, according to Brenda in Chapter 8?

5. What does Miles refer to as D-Day?

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