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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. 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 feel responsible.
(c) He was afraid of Miles.
(d) He did not remember committing the crime.

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

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

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

7. Who performs a field neuro exam on Brian?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Mr. Wiggins.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Miles.

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

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

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

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

12. In Chapter 32, for what reason does Sarah decide Miles should know the truth about Missy's death?
(a) Missy's death should be avenged.
(b) Miles deserves the truth.
(c) Brian deserves to be punished.
(d) She would feel too guilty.

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

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

15. In Chapter 29, what does Brian want to know if Sarah did when he first arrives at her apartment?
(a) If she told Charlie Otis was innocent.
(b) If she told Miles to back off of Otis.
(c) If she called Charlie about Miles.
(d) If she told anyone the truth about Missy's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Charlie notices as being wrong with Sims' story?

2. Charlie learns in Chapter 24 that his deputy has not been able to locate ________ all day.

3. In Chapter 20, who confronts Miles the moment he returns to the sheriff's office?

4. How much does the unnamed narrator claim he paid for his car?

5. In Chapter 23, how long after Missy's death does the narrator say he began watching Miles and Jonah at home?

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