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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Miles Ryan as the book begins?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Thirty-two.
(c) Forty.
(d) Twenty-nine.

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

4. In Chapter 4, how many witnesses does the unnamed narrator say there were to Missy's death?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Five.
(d) Dozens.

5. Who is Caleb Bradham?
(a) Inventor of Coca-Cola.
(b) Inventor of Dr. Pepper.
(c) Inventor of Pepsi-Cola.
(d) Inventor of 7-Up.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, why does Miles slam on the brakes in his car while returning to town?

2. What kind of car was the unnamed narrator driving the night of Missy's death?

3. In Chapter 5, what does Miles think is the difference between his attraction to Missy and his attraction to Sarah?

4. In Chapter 19, who confronts Miles when he reaches his destination?

5. In Chapter 13, what does Sarah say she once enjoyed doing at the bistros in the big city?

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