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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 what type of school did Sarah teach before coming to New Bern?
(a) She did not, she was a private tutor.
(b) Inner-city schools.
(c) Charter schools.
(d) Private schools.

2. What river can Miles see from his back porch?
(a) Crabtree Creek.
(b) Roanoke River.
(c) Trent River.
(d) Eno River.

3. Who is Charlie Curtis?
(a) Sarah's ex-husband.
(b) Principal of New Bern Elementary.
(c) Sheriff, Miles's boss, and Miles' friend.
(d) One of Sarah's students.

4. Who/what keeps Miles from committing murder?
(a) Honor.
(b) The memory of Missy.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Jonah.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What university does Sarah say her brother, Brian, attends?

2. In Chapter 3, where does Miles tell Sarah his father went after his mother's death?

3. What is the question the unnamed narrator asks as he begins the prologue?

4. What was the weather like the day of Missy Ryan's funeral?

5. In Chapter 11, how many times does Sarah's mother call her before her first date with Miles?

(see the answer key)

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