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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 32, what is the first thing about Brian's story that makes Miles realize what Brian is telling him?
(a) His description of Missy's clothing.
(b) His mention of the dog.
(c) His description of the winding curves of Madame Moore's Lane.
(d) His mention of Rhett's Barbecue.

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

3. In Chapter 20, what was Otis' alibi two years ago for the night of Missy's death?
(a) He was in jail.
(b) He was home with his brothers.
(c) He was out of town.
(d) He was at a wedding.

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

5. What does Jonah tell Miles he dreamed about?
(a) His mother came back to see him.
(b) Sarah had a car accident.
(c) Miles had been in an accident.
(d) He fell from a tall building.

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

7. What does Miles pull out of hiding and begin to study?
(a) Old newspaper clippings about Missy's death.
(b) Old arrest records on Otis.
(c) Pictures of Missy.
(d) His case file in Missy's death.

8. In Chapter 20, what does Charlie tell Miles to do for the rest of the day?
(a) Go over the witness testimonies in Missy's case.
(b) Find Otis Timson.
(c) Go home.
(d) Find Sims Addison.

9. How does Sarah react to Brian's admission to having been the one to kill Missy?
(a) With outrage.
(b) With happiness.
(c) With shock and anger.
(d) With relief.

10. 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.

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

12. In Chapter 31, to whose house does Charlie go on Sunday rather than to church?
(a) Brian.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Miles.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miles do with Sims after Sims is finished telling his story?

2. In Chapter 31, what one reason does Sarah remind Miles of to keep him from killing Otis?

3. How does Sarah react to Brian's description of the actual accident?

4. In Chapter 33, what part of Brian's story does Miles focus on the most?

5. What does Sarah say about Sims' and Earl's testimony concerning Otis' supposed confession?

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