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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does Sarah say she once enjoyed doing at the bistros in the big city?
(a) Sipping her tea and reading her paper.
(b) Watching the world go by.
(c) Eating fattening desserts.
(d) Meeting with friends.

2. In Chapter 20, what does Charlie tell Miles to do for the rest of the day?
(a) Go home.
(b) Find Otis Timson.
(c) Find Sims Addison.
(d) Go over the witness testimonies in Missy's case.

3. For what reason does Miss Harkins say Harris Presser did not join the Confederate army during the Civil War?
(a) He was deaf.
(b) He had a deformed foot.
(c) He was an only son and his parents asked him not to.
(d) He no money for the required uniform.

4. What was Sims' drink of choice?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Cheap wine.
(c) Rum.
(d) Bourbon.

5. What is the question the unnamed narrator asks as he begins the prologue?
(a) Does a story begin with tragedy?
(b) How do you begin a story?
(c) What is the definition of beginning?
(d) Where does a story begin?

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the road where Missy was hit?

2. In Chapter 6, what does Sarah say makes her hate Michael so much?

3. In Chapter 12, what habit does Sarah tell Miles she uses to dry her hair after a shower?

4. In Chapter 1, what is Miles doing as he sits on his back porch?

5. What object became a symbol of the love between Harris and Kathryn Presser?

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