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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the story does Miles seem to think Brian is lying about?
(a) Why he ran.
(b) Why he was on the road that night.
(c) Why he hit Missy.
(d) Whether or not he was sleeping behind the wheel.

2. In Chapter 18, why does the narrator say he failed to contact the police the day after Missy's death?
(a) He did not remember committing the crime.
(b) He was afraid of being arrested.
(c) He did not feel responsible.
(d) He was afraid of Miles.

3. What does the narrator claim caused Missy to jump into the road in front of his car?
(a) A insect.
(b) She tripped.
(c) A dog.
(d) A wild hog.

4. In Chapter 28, what does the narrator say has become his weekly habit since Missy's death?
(a) Watching Miles and Jonah.
(b) Donating his time to a suicide hotline.
(c) Visiting her grave and bringing flowers.
(d) Making confession at church.

5. In Chapter 32, Sarah meets Brian on Monday morning at the __________.
(a) Police station.
(b) School.
(c) Court house.
(d) Church.

6. In Chapter 23, how long after Missy's death does the narrator say he began watching Miles and Jonah at home?
(a) Six months.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Six days.
(d) Six hours.

7. Miles questions Brian's sudden need to tell the truth because _______________.
(a) He waited two years.
(b) His story does not fit the facts.
(c) His story blames Missy for her own death.
(d) He seems to be looking for attention.

8. In Chapter 32, what does Sarah say Miles does not care about?
(a) She loves him.
(b) Brian is sorry.
(c) He got everything wrong.
(d) It was only an accident.

9. What detail of the accident does Brian mention that finally gets Miles' attention?
(a) The blanket.
(b) The location of the accident.
(c) The rock that killed Missy.
(d) The logo on Missy's t-shirt.

10. In the epilogue, what career does Brian reveal that he has chosen?
(a) Emergency room physician.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Trauma surgeon.
(d) Social worker.

11. Who is Thurman Jones?
(a) The Timson family lawyer.
(b) Hailey Prison warden.
(c) Charlie's cousin.
(d) The D.A.

12. In Chapter 25, why does the narrator say he continued to watch Miles and Jonah?
(a) It was to protect Sarah.
(b) It was a compulsion.
(c) It was because wanted to make sure Miles never figured out he was the driver.
(d) It was to protect them.

13. In Chapter 24, where does Jonah spend the evening after Otis' arrest?
(a) With Sarah.
(b) At the movies with Mark.
(c) With Mrs. Knowlson.
(d) In front of the television.

14. Does Earl corroborate Sims Addison's story about Otis Timson confessing to killing Missy Ryan?
(a) No.
(b) Partially.
(c) He refuses to speak.
(d) Yes.

15. What image does the narrator say haunted him in the weeks after Missy's death?
(a) The sight of her face.
(b) The sight of the dog.
(c) The sight of her twisted limbs.
(d) The sight of his car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Miles go after leaving the sheriff's office?

2. In Chapter 32, for what reason does Sarah decide Miles should know the truth about Missy's death?

3. What injury does Brian suffer in the accident with Miles?

4. In Chapter 19, why does Miles slam on the brakes in his car while returning to town?

5. What decision does Charlie make about Miles' job?

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