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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the narrator say was his first reaction to hitting Missy?
(a) He called the police.
(b) He ran into a fence.
(c) He ran away.
(d) He screamed.

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

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

6. How much does the unnamed narrator claim he paid for his car?
(a) Thirteen hundred dollars.
(b) Three hundred dollars.
(c) Thirty thousand dollars.
(d) Three thousand dollars.

7. Where does Miles go after leaving the sheriff's office?
(a) Sarah's apartment.
(b) Brian's apartment.
(c) Jonah's school.
(d) Timson compound.

8. What does Miles do with Sims after Sims is finished telling his story?
(a) He files a report about the incident.
(b) He promises to speak with the D.A.
(c) He beats him up.
(d) He lets him go.

9. Why does the narrator believe Miles has stopped looking at the case file on Missy's case after a year?
(a) He no longer thinks he can find the killer.
(b) He no longer has time.
(c) He knows it is at a standstill.
(d) He realizes Jonah needs all his free time.

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

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

12. In Chapter 19, why does Miles slam on the brakes in his car while returning to town?
(a) To make a tight turn.
(b) To avoid a wild hog.
(c) To avoid a speed trap.
(d) To make Otis be quiet.

13. Why did the narrator cover Missy with a blanket?
(a) To keep her warm.
(b) To keep others from seeing her as he had.
(c) To cover his crime.
(d) To hide her from passersby.

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

15. What injury does Brian suffer in the accident with Miles?
(a) A broken leg.
(b) A gash to his head.
(c) A gash to his shoulder.
(d) A broken arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator think caused Missy's death?

2. In Chapter 35, what question tortures Miles most about Brian's confession?

3. Charlie learns that Earl has made what claims against the prison system?

4. In Chapter 29, what does Brian want to know if Sarah did when he first arrives at her apartment?

5. In Chapter 34, who takes Brian to the hospital?

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