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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Brian bring to Missy's grave each time he visits?
(a) A wreath.
(b) Flowers.
(c) A barbecue dinner.
(d) A picture of Jonah.

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

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

5. What does the narrator say Missy was wearing on the day he hit her?
(a) Blue shorts and a white shirt.
(b) Blue shorts and a green shirt.
(c) White sweats and a blue shirt.
(d) White sweats and a green shirt.

6. In Chapter 17, what does the author say many people do in Sims' presence without thinking about it because of his appearance?
(a) Offer him drinks.
(b) Keep distance between them.
(c) Say private things.
(d) Forget to include him.

7. In Chapter 24, who is waiting outside for Charlie when he returns to the sheriff's office?
(a) Clyde Timson.
(b) The D.A.
(c) Madge, the secretary.
(d) Brenda.

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

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

10. Whom does Miles accuse of screwing up the investigation into Missy's death?
(a) Everyone but himself.
(b) Charlie.
(c) The highway patrol.
(d) The D.A.

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

12. In Chapter 35, who was babysitting Jonah throughout Miles' whole ordeal with Brian?
(a) Brenda.
(b) Mrs. Knowlson.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Sarah.

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

14. 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) The store and church.
(c) Jonah's babysitter and church.
(d) The store and the sheriff's office.

15. Charlie learns in Chapter 24 that his deputy has not been able to locate ________ all day.
(a) Earl Getlin.
(b) Sims Addison.
(c) Otis Timson.
(d) Miles Ryan.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 24, how does Sarah try to distract Miles from the accusations against Otis Timson?

2. In Chapter 22, who meets Charlie at the gates of Hailey State Prison?

3. What detail of the accident does Brian mention that finally gets Miles' attention?

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

5. In Chapter 19, who confronts Miles when he reaches his destination?

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