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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 4, what does the unnamed narrator say people expected initially in the investigation of Missy's death?
(a) It would turn out to be a drunk driver.
(b) That Miles would be arrested quickly.
(c) That an out-of-towner did it.
(d) The responsible party would be found quickly.

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

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

4. In Chapter 5, what does Miles think is the difference between his attraction to Missy and his attraction to Sarah?
(a) With Sarah, it is new and unfamiliar.
(b) With Missy, it was more intense.
(c) With Missy, it was always changing, always new.
(d) With Sarah, it is less immediate.

5. In Chapter 9, what does Miles watch after Jonah has gone to bed?
(a) Home videos of drunk driving suspects.
(b) Home videos of himself as a child.
(c) Home videos of Missy.
(d) Home videos of his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the point of view of the prologue of this novel?

2. What did Miles do the night Missy died instead of blowing the cut grass off the sidewalk as she had asked?

3. How does the unnamed narrator say that Missy and Miles met?

4. From where does Miles hear gunfire?

5. Where did Sarah live before moving to New Bern?

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