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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. For what reason does Miss Harkins say Harris Presser did not join the Confederate army during the Civil War?
(a) He had a deformed foot.
(b) He was an only son and his parents asked him not to.
(c) He no money for the required uniform.
(d) He was deaf.

2. 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 Missy, it was always changing, always new.
(c) With Sarah, it is less immediate.
(d) With Missy, it was more intense.

3. Who had the biggest hand in restoring New Bern's historic buildings?
(a) The residents.
(b) A private corporation.
(c) The Rockefeller Foundation.
(d) The Daughter's of the Revolution.

4. How old is Miles Ryan as the book begins?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twenty-nine.
(c) Thirty-two.
(d) Forty.

5. What object became a symbol of the love between Harris and Kathryn Presser?
(a) A bouquet of gladiolas.
(b) Six yellow roses.
(c) A strong oak tree.
(d) Two burning candles in a window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Miss Harkins give for Harris Presser's arrest and execution?

2. In Chapter 3, what complaint does Miles silently make about Sarah's classroom during their first meeting?

3. Who is Charlie Curtis?

4. What treat does Sarah provide in Chapter 7 during her first tutoring session with Jonah?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What reason does Sarah give for inviting Miles and Jonah to her family home for Thanksgiving dinner?

3. Whom does Sarah run into as she waits for Miles to get their drinks at the Tavern? What is her initial impression of him?

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

5. How does Miles deal with Jonah's many nightmares?

6. In Chapter 13, what story does Miss Harkins tell Sarah and Miles?

7. Why does Brenda insist on talking with Sarah about Miles? What does Brenda tell Sarah about Miles?

8. 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?

9. What makes Miles suddenly realize he might like to ask Sarah to marry him one day?

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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