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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who pulls Sims Addison over after a night of drinking?
(a) Earl.
(b) Miles.
(c) Mark.
(d) Charlie.

3. What does the D.A. tell Charlie will be a deciding factor in whether or not he files charges against Miles for police brutality?
(a) If Miles refuses to drop charges against Otis.
(b) If Miles causes any more trouble.
(c) If Miles hurts another prisoner.
(d) If Miles is not fired from his job.

4. In Chapter 24, how does Sarah try to distract Miles from the accusations against Otis Timson?
(a) With a trip to a restaurant.
(b) With a homemade meal.
(c) With a walk.
(d) With a movie.

5. Who is Earl Getlin?
(a) A former cellmate of Sims Addison.
(b) A known criminal currently in prison for grand theft auto.
(c) A fellow deputy.
(d) A relative of Otis Timson.

6. What angers Sarah most about Brian's confession?
(a) He could do such a thing in the first place.
(b) He did not tell her the truth from the beginning.
(c) He chose to tell her after she met Miles.
(d) He hid the truth and ran.

7. What does the narrator say he was waiting for in the weeks after Missy's death?
(a) To be attacked by Miles.
(b) To be arrested.
(c) To die a horrible death.
(d) To feel some kind of remorse.

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

9. In Chapter 22, who meets Charlie at the gates of Hailey State Prison?
(a) A guard.
(b) Earl's attorney.
(c) The warden.
(d) Earl's parole officer.

10. In Chapter 18, how much damage did the narrator find to the front of his car after the accident?
(a) A dent in the hood.
(b) A broken grill.
(c) None.
(d) A broken headlight.

11. How does Sarah react to Brian's description of the actual accident?
(a) With understanding.
(b) With fascination.
(c) With shock.
(d) With boredom.

12. In Chapter 34, who takes Brian to the hospital?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Brenda.
(c) Miles.
(d) Sarah.

13. What makes Sarah think that Otis Timson might be in danger from Miles?
(a) Miles' open threats against Otis.
(b) Miles' attitude and anger toward Otis.
(c) Miles' told her so.
(d) Miles' previous behaviors.

14. In Chapter 35, what question tortures Miles most about Brian's confession?
(a) Did she suffer?
(b) What now?
(c) Why?
(d) Does it matter?

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 22, Charlie learns that Earl claims __________set him up for his current conviction.

2. In Chapter 17, why does Charlie call Miles in to work early?

3. What does the narrator say was his first reaction to hitting Missy?

4. In Chapter 19, who tries to stop Miles from leaving the sheriff's office?

5. In Chapter 17, the author compare Sims Addison to what animal?

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