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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 6, what excuse does Sarah learn she can use if she is ever late for an appointment again?
(a) She had a flat tire.
(b) She was on the phone with her mother.
(c) She had to deal with a discipline issue with a student.
(d) She got stuck on the bridge.

2. In Chapter 2, what does Sarah think New Bern is perfect for doing?
(a) Starting life over after a divorce.
(b) Writing a historical novel.
(c) Finding romance.
(d) Raising children.

3. What name does Sarah give to Otis Timson as her own?
(a) Sherri.
(b) Sondra.
(c) Susan.
(d) Sylvia.

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

5. What gift does Miles bring to Sarah on their first date?
(a) An expensive bottle of wine.
(b) A dozen red roses.
(c) Six yellow roses.
(d) A box of candy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, how many times does Sarah's mother call her before her first date with Miles?

2. In what year was Jonah born?

3. What is Tryon Palace?

4. In Chapter 1, what does Miles think Missy's reaction to Jonah's troubles would have been?

5. At the end of Chapter 7, how much longer does Sarah tell Miles she will continue to tutor Jonah?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7, why does Miles suddenly feel pressured to ask Sarah out? Why does he not do it?

2. How do Sarah's parents react to meeting Miles and Jonah for the first time? What is Brian's reaction to Miles and Jonah?

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

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

5. Why does Miles think he is not the type of man who can be alone? What is it Miles misses most about being married?

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

7. Why does the unnamed narrator tell the reader he went to Missy's funeral?

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

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

10. How did Miles come to have a case file on the death of his wife? What does he do with it?

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