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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What garment does Sarah's mother forbid her from wearing on her first date with Miles?
(a) Her black lace shawl.
(b) Her long, thick green jacket.
(c) Michael's college sweater.
(d) Her brother's high school letter jacket.

3. What one concern does Charlie have about Miles' relationship with Sarah?
(a) Miles might not be ready to move on.
(b) Sarah might not be trustworthy.
(c) It is moving too fast.
(d) Jonah might not be ready.

4. In Chapter 7, what does Miles find himself wondering about Sarah?
(a) The kind of movies she liked to watch.
(b) What her morning routine was like.
(c) The kind of men she was attracted to.
(d) What she looked like fresh from bed.

5. What does Sarah give to Jonah to make up for the lack of children to play with at Thanksgiving dinner?
(a) A coloring book.
(b) Pokemon cards.
(c) A video game.
(d) Matchbox cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Jonah the day of his mother's funeral?

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

3. In Chapter 5, why does Miles think Missy's killer ran from the scene of the accident?

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

5. In Chapter 11, why do Sarah and Miles leave the Tavern before finishing their drinks?

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