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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. In Chapter 26, why does Jonah tell Miles he does not like the case file on Missy's accident?
(a) Because he misses his mother.
(b) They make Miles sad.
(c) They have pictures of sad things.
(d) They make Miles forget about him.

2. Why does Miles tell Sarah he can no longer see her?
(a) He cannot believe she did not know all along.
(b) He cannot face holiday dinners facing his wife's killer.
(c) He cannot betray Missy that way.
(d) He cannot look at her and not think about Brian.

3. In Chapter 36, what does Brian momentarily think Miles intends to do to him?
(a) Bury him.
(b) Beat him up.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Arrest him.

4. In Chapter 2, why does Sarah say her parents moved to New Bern several years before she did?
(a) Her mother inhereted a farm.
(b) Her mother took a new job.
(c) Her father retired.
(d) Her father took a new job.

5. In Chapter 1, what reason does Jonah give Miles for not telling him about the trouble he was having in class?
(a) He was embarrassed.
(b) He does not want Miles to be mad at him.
(c) He thought Miles was too busy to help him.
(d) He did tell Miles, Miles simply was not paying attention.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Miss Harkins give for Harris Presser's arrest and execution?

2. In Chapter 1, what one reason does Miles realize is stopping him from moving on with his life since Missy's death?

3. In Chapter 17, what does the author say many people do in Sims' presence without thinking about it because of his appearance?

4. With whom does Sarah go shopping in Chapter 6?

5. What drink does Sarah tell Miles she has first thing in the morning?

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