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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Miles do the night Missy died instead of blowing the cut grass off the sidewalk as she had asked?
(a) Made himself a snack.
(b) Took a shower.
(c) Went out with his friends.
(d) Put the fish away.

2. How old is Sarah as the novel begins?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty-eight.
(c) Forty.
(d) Twenty-five.

3. Why does Sarah tell her mother Miles agreed to work Thanksgiving Day?
(a) He can escape the neverending football games.
(b) He can enjoy the peace and quiet of the empty station.
(c) He can have Christmas off.
(d) They need extra help at the drunk driving checkpoints.

4. 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) Her car had a flat tire.
(c) Several of her students had colds and coughed on her.
(d) She learned her ex-husband is re-marrying.

5. In Chapter 4, what does the unnamed narrator say people expected initially in the investigation of Missy's death?
(a) That an out-of-towner did it.
(b) That Miles would be arrested quickly.
(c) It would turn out to be a drunk driver.
(d) The responsible party would be found quickly.

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

7. What was the weather like the day of Missy Ryan's funeral?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Clear.
(c) Hot.
(d) Snowy.

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

9. With whom does Sarah go shopping in Chapter 6?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her friend, Brenda.

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

11. In Chapter 5, what does Jonah think is causing Miles' silence in the car ride home?
(a) Miles is planning a surprise.
(b) Miles is angry and Jonah is in trouble.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Miss Andrews said something terrible about Jonah's behavior.

12. Who gave the eulogy at Missy Ryan's funeral?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Miles.
(c) Her father.
(d) Charlie.

13. 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) Mrs. Hayes explained the lessons in a clearer manner.
(b) Mrs. Hayes' work was harder.
(c) Miss Andrews' work is harder.
(d) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.

14. What sport does Jonah Ryan play?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Football.

15. What does Jonah sleep with every night that Missy gave him?
(a) A special pillow.
(b) A teddy bear.
(c) An action figure.
(d) A baby blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the unnamed narrator say was the center of Missy and Miles' life?

2. Why does Miles say he does not like Sarah's ex-husband?

3. In Chapter 4, what excuse does the unnamed narrator suggest Miles might have made for Missy returning late the night of her death?

4. What does the unnamed narrator say this story is about in the prologue?

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

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