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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What image does the narrator say haunted him in the weeks after Missy's death?
(a) The sight of the dog.
(b) The sight of her twisted limbs.
(c) The sight of her face.
(d) The sight of his car.

2. How old was Missy Ryan when she was killed?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Forty.
(c) Thirty-two.
(d) Twenty-nine.

3. What is causing the unnamed narrator to have trouble sleeping in the prologue?
(a) Thoughts of deceased family members.
(b) A bad back.
(c) Thoughts of fate.
(d) His wife's snoring.

4. In Chapter 1, what does Jonah say is the difference between the work his new teacher, Miss Andrews, assigns as compared to his previous teacher, Mrs. Hayes?
(a) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.
(b) Miss Andrews' work is harder.
(c) Mrs. Hayes explained the lessons in a clearer manner.
(d) Mrs. Hayes' work was harder.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What makes Sarah think that Otis Timson might be in danger from Miles?

4. In Chapter 23, how long after Missy's death does the narrator say he began watching Miles and Jonah at home?

5. What is the point of view used in the majority of this novel?

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