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

2. In Chapter 4, what excuse does the unnamed narrator suggest Miles might have made for Missy returning late the night of her death?
(a) She stopped to pick up a fresh bottle of wine.
(b) She stopped to speak someone from work.
(c) She stopped to have a drink at the Tavern.
(d) She stopped to complain about him to her mother.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Miles realize he is tired of?
(a) Being a single parent.
(b) Being lonely.
(c) Being a sheriff's deputy.
(d) Being an object of pity.

4. What does the unnamed narrator say was the center of Missy and Miles' life?
(a) Their friends.
(b) Their family.
(c) Their jobs.
(d) Their son.

5. What sport does Jonah Ryan play?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Football.

Short Answer Questions

1. What river can Miles see from his back porch?

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

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

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

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

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