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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 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.

2. 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) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.
(d) Mrs. Hayes' work was harder.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Sarah say makes her hate Michael so much?
(a) She loved him, making what happened between them worse.
(b) She never liked him.
(c) He never loved her.
(d) He humiliated her.

4. In Chapter 6, what was the first thing that went wrong in Sarah's day?
(a) She learned her ex-husband is re-marrying.
(b) The water heater went out, forcing her to take a cold shower.
(c) Several of her students had colds and coughed on her.
(d) Her car had a flat tire.

5. Where did Sarah live before moving to New Bern?
(a) New York City.
(b) Boston.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Washington, D.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the unnamed narrator say was the center of Missy and Miles' life?

2. At the end of Chapter 7, how much longer does Sarah tell Miles she will continue to tutor Jonah?

3. What does Jonah sleep with every night that Missy gave him?

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

5. In Chapter 4, what is the unnamed narrator looking at on his desk as he writes this section of his story?

(see the answer key)

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