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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 4, what excuse does the unnamed narrator suggest Miles might have made for Missy returning late the night of her death?
(a) She stopped to pick up a fresh bottle of wine.
(b) She stopped to speak someone from work.
(c) She stopped to have a drink at the Tavern.
(d) She stopped to complain about him to her mother.

2. Who is Mrs. Knowlson?
(a) Miles' cousin.
(b) Miles' neighbor.
(c) Miles' aunt.
(d) Miles' former teacher.

3. In Chapter 17, why does Charlie call Miles in to work early?
(a) A suspect in a local crime was located.
(b) There was an accident on the highway.
(c) Sims wants to speak to him.
(d) He needs him to do extra paperwork.

4. In Chapter 3, what complaint does Miles silently make about Sarah's classroom during their first meeting?
(a) It is too chaotic.
(b) It is too childishly decorated.
(c) It is too claustrophobic.
(d) It is too hot.

5. From where does Miles hear gunfire?
(a) In an abandoned corn field.
(b) Inside an abandoned house.
(c) From his boss's office.
(d) Inside the local courthouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Miles bring to Sarah on their first date?

2. What aspect of Missy's case bothers Miles the most, according to Brenda in Chapter 8?

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

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

5. What does Sarah give to Jonah to make up for the lack of children to play with at Thanksgiving dinner?

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