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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, how does Maureen introduce Miles to all of Sarah's relatives during Thanksgiving dinner?
(a) As her friend.
(b) As her boyfriend.
(c) As her student's father.
(d) As her cousin.

2. What is the point of view of the prologue of this novel?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) First person.
(c) Authorial voice.
(d) Third person limited.

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

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) She learned her ex-husband is re-marrying.
(d) Several of her students had colds and coughed on her.

5. In Chapter 5, what is Miles thinking about as he drives home with Jonah?
(a) His lunch with Charlie.
(b) Whether he should go fishing over the weekend or not.
(c) Missy's death and Sarah and Jonah.
(d) Missy.

6. In Chapter 5, why does Miles think Missy's killer ran from the scene of the accident?
(a) He was afraid of Miles' wrath.
(b) He was young and frightened.
(c) He was unaware of what he had done.
(d) He was drunk or hit her intentionally to hurt Miles.

7. 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) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.
(c) Mrs. Hayes' work was harder.
(d) Miss Andrews' work is harder.

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

9. What object became a symbol of the love between Harris and Kathryn Presser?
(a) Two burning candles in a window.
(b) A bouquet of gladiolas.
(c) Six yellow roses.
(d) A strong oak tree.

10. What game do Sarah and Miles play that Sarah proves to be surprisingly good at?
(a) Pool.
(b) Poker.
(c) Air Hockey.
(d) Foosball.

11. In Chapter 3, what complaint does Miles silently make about Sarah's classroom during their first meeting?
(a) It is too chaotic.
(b) It is too childishly decorated.
(c) It is too claustrophobic.
(d) It is too hot.

12. Who is Mrs. Knowlson?
(a) Miles' aunt.
(b) Miles' cousin.
(c) Miles' former teacher.
(d) Miles' neighbor.

13. What river can Miles see from his back porch?
(a) Eno River.
(b) Crabtree Creek.
(c) Roanoke River.
(d) Trent River.

14. Who is Charlie Curtis?
(a) Sheriff, Miles's boss, and Miles' friend.
(b) Principal of New Bern Elementary.
(c) One of Sarah's students.
(d) Sarah's ex-husband.

15. Who is Caleb Bradham?
(a) Inventor of Dr. Pepper.
(b) Inventor of Pepsi-Cola.
(c) Inventor of Coca-Cola.
(d) Inventor of 7-Up.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Miles watch after Jonah has gone to bed?

2. What garment does Sarah's mother forbid her from wearing on her first date with Miles?

3. In Chapter 12, what plans does Jonah make with friends?

4. For what reason does Miss Harkins say Harris Presser did not join the Confederate army during the Civil War?

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

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