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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, what does Sarah think New Bern is perfect for doing?
(a) Raising children.
(b) Starting life over after a divorce.
(c) Finding romance.
(d) Writing a historical novel.

3. Where does the unnamed narrator say Missy worked shortly after her wedding to Miles?
(a) Mercy Hospital.
(b) New Bern Elementary school.
(c) Wachovia Bank.
(d) New Bern Sheriff's office.

4. How old was Jonah the day of his mother's funeral?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

5. In what year was Jonah born?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1971.
(d) 2001.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what excuse does Sarah learn she can use if she is ever late for an appointment again?

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

3. How old is Sarah as the novel begins?

4. How old is Miles Ryan as the book begins?

5. What university does Sarah say her brother, Brian, attends?

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