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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the unnamed narrator say that Missy and Miles met?
(a) Introduced by friends in high school.
(b) At a high school party.
(c) Introduced by their parents after college.
(d) At a college frat party.

3. In Chapter 3, what assumptions did Sarah make about Miles that she found to be incorrect at their first meeting?
(a) That he would be older and overweight.
(b) That he would be weepy and still grieving his wife.
(c) That he would be more of a redneck.
(d) That he would be rude and unconcerned about Jonah's schoolwork.

4. What does the unnamed narrator say was the center of Missy and Miles' life?
(a) Their son.
(b) Their family.
(c) Their friends.
(d) Their jobs.

5. Why does Sarah tell her mother Miles agreed to work Thanksgiving Day?
(a) They need extra help at the drunk driving checkpoints.
(b) He can escape the neverending football games.
(c) He can have Christmas off.
(d) He can enjoy the peace and quiet of the empty station.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miles refer to as D-Day?

2. In what type of school did Sarah teach before coming to New Bern?

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

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

5. What drink does Sarah tell Miles she has first thing in the morning?

(see the answer key)

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