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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 37, what does Charlie imply he knows about Brian and Miles?
(a) Brian is Miles' new best friend.
(b) Brian is Missy's killer and Miles let him go.
(c) Brian is the cause of Miles' split with Sarah.
(d) Brian is Jonah's real father.

2. What was Sims' drink of choice?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Cheap wine.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Rum.

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 33, what part of Brian's story does Miles focus on the most?
(a) The dog.
(b) His decision to leave the scene.
(c) His intended destination.
(d) His description of Missy's clothing.

7. In Chapter 21, what does the narrator talk about hearing two weeks after Missy's funeral?
(a) A bird.
(b) A wild hog.
(c) A rumor about the hit and run.
(d) A dog barking.

8. Who is Earl Getlin?
(a) A former cellmate of Sims Addison.
(b) A relative of Otis Timson.
(c) A fellow deputy.
(d) A known criminal currently in prison for grand theft auto.

9. Charlie finds out that Earl has suffered what injury in prison?
(a) He lost a finger.
(b) He lost an eye.
(c) He lost a foot.
(d) He lost an ear.

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

11. Who is Bennie Wiggins?
(a) A retired school teacher.
(b) A taxi cab driver.
(c) A bus driver.
(d) A church van driver.

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

13. In Chapter 17, the author compare Sims Addison to what animal?
(a) A dog.
(b) A bird.
(c) A rat.
(d) A mouse.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, why does Miles slam on the brakes in his car while returning to town?

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

3. In Chapter 24, what do Tillman and Jones accuse Miles of doing to Otis Timson?

4. In Chapter 26, Miles decides he needs to see ___________after leaving the sheriff's office.

5. In Chapter 25, why does the narrator say he continued to watch Miles and Jonah?

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