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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-37 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Miss Harkins give for Harris Presser's arrest and execution?
(a) He was accused of being a Confederate spy.
(b) He was accused of pilfering from war victims.
(c) He was accused of stealing money from the army.
(d) He was accused of being a Union spy.

2. What does the narrator say he was waiting for in the weeks after Missy's death?
(a) To be arrested.
(b) To die a horrible death.
(c) To be attacked by Miles.
(d) To feel some kind of remorse.

3. How much does the unnamed narrator claim he paid for his car?
(a) Thirty thousand dollars.
(b) Three hundred dollars.
(c) Three thousand dollars.
(d) Thirteen hundred dollars.

4. In Chapter 11, why do Sarah and Miles leave the Tavern before finishing their drinks?
(a) To check on Jonah.
(b) To avoid a fight with Otis Timson.
(c) To be alone.
(d) To get some fresh air.

5. In Chapter 34, who takes Brian to the hospital?
(a) Miles.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 17, why does Charlie call Miles in to work early?

3. How old was Missy Ryan when she was killed?

4. Who is Caleb Bradham?

5. What is Tryon Palace?

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