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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what one reason does Miles realize is stopping him from moving on with his life since Missy's death?
(a) His obligations to his in-laws.
(b) Jonah.
(c) The small town atmosphere and lack of single women.
(d) Missy's death is still an unsolved case.

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

3. In Chapter 3, what item does Miles offer to buy for Sarah in exchange for her work with Jonah?
(a) An English textbook.
(b) A fan.
(c) A meal out.
(d) A gross of crayons for the students.

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

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

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

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

8. What does Miles refer to as D-Day?
(a) Date day.
(b) Dog to the vet day.
(c) The anniversary of the day he became a deputy.
(d) Donuts for breakfast day.

9. In Chapter 14, how did Miles and Sarah spend Halloween?
(a) On vacation in Nag's Head.
(b) At the beach and then trick-or-treating with Jonah.
(c) At a church carnival.
(d) A a school party.

10. What does Sarah give to Jonah to make up for the lack of children to play with at Thanksgiving dinner?
(a) Matchbox cars.
(b) A video game.
(c) Pokemon cards.
(d) A coloring book.

11. What pose do the two boys inside the abandoned house take as they make there way out to Miles?
(a) Hands in their pockets, guns in the crook of their elbows.
(b) Hands behind their backs.
(c) Hands on their heads.
(d) Hands up, elbows locked.

12. What treat does Sarah provide in Chapter 7 during her first tutoring session with Jonah?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Oreos.
(c) Twinkies.
(d) Cup cakes.

13. What university does Sarah say her brother, Brian, attends?
(a) UT Austin.
(b) UCLA.
(c) NYU.
(d) UNC.

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

15. In Chapter 12, what plans does Jonah make with friends?
(a) A trip to the beach.
(b) A trip to the movies.
(c) A sleepover.
(d) A birthday party.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Jonah think is causing Miles' silence in the car ride home?

2. At the end of Chapter 7, how much longer does Sarah tell Miles she will continue to tutor Jonah?

3. Who gave the eulogy at Missy Ryan's funeral?

4. What is the point of view used in the majority of this novel?

5. In Chapter 1, what reason does Jonah give Miles for not telling him about the trouble he was having in class?

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