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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 31, to whose house does Charlie go on Sunday rather than to church?
(a) Maureen.
(b) Miles.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Brian.

2. What does Sarah say about Sims' and Earl's testimony concerning Otis' supposed confession?
(a) They heard it wrong.
(b) Otis was joking, and they knew it.
(c) They did not hear such a thing.
(d) Someone else must have said it.

3. In Chapter 24, what do Tillman and Jones accuse Miles of doing to Otis Timson?
(a) Beating him up.
(b) Putting a gun to his head.
(c) Breaking his fingers.
(d) Smashing his head against the cage of his car.

4. At what other places does the narrator admit to watching Miles and Jonah other than their home?
(a) The store and the sheriff's office.
(b) Jonah's school and Missy's grave.
(c) The store and church.
(d) Jonah's babysitter and church.

5. How does Sarah react to Brian's admission to having been the one to kill Missy?
(a) With outrage.
(b) With relief.
(c) With shock and anger.
(d) With happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the narrator give for leaving the scene of the crime?

2. Who/what keeps Miles from committing murder?

3. In Chapter 2, what does Sarah think New Bern is perfect for doing?

4. In Chapter 20, what does Charlie tell Miles to do for the rest of the day?

5. In Chapter 19, who tries to stop Miles from leaving the sheriff's office?

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