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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Miles think is the difference between his attraction to Missy and his attraction to Sarah?
(a) With Sarah, it is new and unfamiliar.
(b) With Sarah, it is less immediate.
(c) With Missy, it was more intense.
(d) With Missy, it was always changing, always new.

2. What one concern does Charlie have about Miles' relationship with Sarah?
(a) Miles might not be ready to move on.
(b) It is moving too fast.
(c) Jonah might not be ready.
(d) Sarah might not be trustworthy.

3. What does Jonah sleep with every night that Missy gave him?
(a) A special pillow.
(b) A baby blanket.
(c) An action figure.
(d) A teddy bear.

4. What does the unnamed narrator say was the center of Missy and Miles' life?
(a) Their family.
(b) Their son.
(c) Their friends.
(d) Their jobs.

5. What garment does Sarah's mother forbid her from wearing on her first date with Miles?
(a) Michael's college sweater.
(b) Her brother's high school letter jacket.
(c) Her long, thick green jacket.
(d) Her black lace shawl.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what item does Miles say someone placed over Missy's body in the moments after the accident?

2. What is the point of view used in the majority of this novel?

3. In Chapter 4, what excuse does the unnamed narrator suggest Miles might have made for Missy returning late the night of her death?

4. What game do Sarah and Miles play that Sarah proves to be surprisingly good at?

5. For what reason does Sarah realize Miles had so much trouble asking her out?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sarah tell Miles in Chapter 3 that she does not usually tutor students herself but will make an exception in this case?

2. In Chapter 2, for what reason does Sarah think that Jonah has become so far behind in his class work? What does she think of that?

3. Who does the unnamed narrator say this story is about? Why does he preface this by telling the reader all about Missy Ryan?

4. In Chapter 13, Miles asks Sarah about living in the big city. What does Sarah tell him? How does he react?

5. What caused the demise of Sarah's marriage? How does she feel about this?

6. In Chapter 9, Jonah is convinced Miles and Miss Andrews are going to get married because they are going on a date. How does Miles handle this situation?

7. What did Miles do the day Missy died rather than stay home and care for the lawn as she asked? What were the last words he said to her that day?

8. Why does Miles insist that he is not a smoker? Who calls him a smoker?

9. Why has Sarah Andrews moved to New Bern? Why did she choose an apartment in downtown New Bern despite the difficult parking situation?

10. Why does Jonah object in Chapter 5 to having to stay after school with Miss Andrews several times a week? How does Miles talk him into cooperating?

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