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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who had the biggest hand in restoring New Bern's historic buildings?
(a) The Rockefeller Foundation.
(b) A private corporation.
(c) The Daughter's of the Revolution.
(d) The residents.

4. What is Tryon Palace?
(a) Residence of the colonial governor.
(b) The mayor's house.
(c) The governor's mansion.
(d) Residence of the Confederate president.

5. How old was Missy Ryan when she was killed?
(a) Twenty-nine.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Thirty-two.
(d) Forty.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Miles think is the difference between his attraction to Missy and his attraction to Sarah?

2. Who is Caleb Bradham?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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