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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Charlie learns that Earl has made what claims against the prison system?
(a) They have treated him unfairly.
(b) They have failed to treat his health problems.
(c) They are holding him without benefit of trial.
(d) They are at fault for his injury.

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

3. At what other places does the narrator admit to watching Miles and Jonah other than their home?
(a) Jonah's school and Missy's grave.
(b) Jonah's babysitter and church.
(c) The store and church.
(d) The store and the sheriff's office.

4. Why does Miles tell Sarah he can no longer see her?
(a) He cannot look at her and not think about Brian.
(b) He cannot believe she did not know all along.
(c) He cannot face holiday dinners facing his wife's killer.
(d) He cannot betray Missy that way.

5. In Chapter 31, what does Miles tell Sarah that Charlie took from him?
(a) The case file.
(b) His badge.
(c) His job.
(d) His car.

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

7. In Chapter 24, what do Tillman and Jones accuse Miles of doing to Otis Timson?
(a) Smashing his head against the cage of his car.
(b) Breaking his fingers.
(c) Beating him up.
(d) Putting a gun to his head.

8. What kind of car was the unnamed narrator driving the night of Missy's death?
(a) Lincoln Towncar.
(b) Ford Mustang.
(c) Pontiac Bonneville.
(d) Cadillac Coup de Ville.

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

10. In Chapter 19, who confronts Miles when he reaches his destination?
(a) Brenda.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Clyde Timson.

11. 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 is not fired from his job.
(b) If Miles refuses to drop charges against Otis.
(c) If Miles causes any more trouble.
(d) If Miles hurts another prisoner.

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

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

14. In Chapter 26, Miles decides he needs to see ___________after leaving the sheriff's office.
(a) Jonah.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Brian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sims' drink of choice?

2. Who is Harvey Tillman?

3. What does the narrator say Missy was wearing on the day he hit her?

4. In Chapter 18, why does the narrator say he failed to contact the police the day after Missy's death?

5. In Chapter 26, what happens to Jonah in the middle of the night?

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