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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what was the first thing that went wrong in Sarah's day?
(a) The water heater went out, forcing her to take a cold shower.
(b) She learned her ex-husband is re-marrying.
(c) Several of her students had colds and coughed on her.
(d) Her car had a flat tire.

2. What drink does Sarah tell Miles she has first thing in the morning?
(a) Tea.
(b) Milk.
(c) Juice.
(d) Coffee.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Miles think Missy's reaction to Jonah's troubles would have been?
(a) She would have punished Jonah.
(b) She would have bought Jonah a dozen tutors.
(c) She would have had them under control before they even happened.
(d) She would have blamed the teacher.

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

5. In Chapter 6, what does Sarah say makes her hate Michael so much?
(a) She never liked him.
(b) She loved him, making what happened between them worse.
(c) He never loved her.
(d) He humiliated her.

6. In Chapter 2, what does Sarah think New Bern is perfect for doing?
(a) Starting life over after a divorce.
(b) Writing a historical novel.
(c) Raising children.
(d) Finding romance.

7. How old is Miles Ryan as the book begins?
(a) Forty.
(b) Twenty-nine.
(c) Thirty-two.
(d) Twenty.

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

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

10. Why does Miles say he does not like Sarah's ex-husband?
(a) She dislikes him.
(b) He hurt her.
(c) He was cruel to her.
(d) He has an MBA.

11. How long does Sarah say her parents have been married?
(a) Fifty years.
(b) Thirty-five years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Forty years.

12. In Chapter 11, where do Sarah and Miles go for their date?
(a) Sam's Steak House.
(b) The Harvey Mansion.
(c) Rhett's Barbecue.
(d) IHOP.

13. In Chapter 11, how many times does Sarah's mother call her before her first date with Miles?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

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

15. To what does the unnamed narrator confess to in Chapter 10?
(a) He loved Missy.
(b) He is a long lost relative of Missy's.
(c) He was the one who hit Missy.
(d) He witnessed the accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what excuse does Sarah learn she can use if she is ever late for an appointment again?

2. In Chapter 13, what does Sarah say she once enjoyed doing at the bistros in the big city?

3. How does the unnamed narrator say that Missy and Miles met?

4. In Chapter 7, what does Miles find himself wondering about Sarah?

5. What gift does Miles bring to Sarah on their first date?

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