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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 20, what does Charlie tell Miles to do for the rest of the day?
(a) Go over the witness testimonies in Missy's case.
(b) Find Sims Addison.
(c) Find Otis Timson.
(d) Go home.

2. Miles questions Brian's sudden need to tell the truth because _______________.
(a) He waited two years.
(b) His story does not fit the facts.
(c) He seems to be looking for attention.
(d) His story blames Missy for her own death.

3. What is the name of the road where Missy was hit?
(a) Main Street.
(b) Camellia Road.
(c) Lee Avenue.
(d) Madam Moore's Lane.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 24, where does Jonah spend the evening after Otis' arrest?

2. Where does Miles go after leaving the sheriff's office?

3. What decision does Charlie make about Miles' job?

4. Charlie learns that Earl has made what claims against the prison system?

5. Whom does Miles accuse of screwing up the investigation into Missy's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miles do during the arrest of Otis Timson that could come back to haunt him later?

2. In Chapter 26, when does Miles finally notice that Sarah has gone? Why does he notice?

3. How does Charlie react when he learns that Miles arrested Otis Timson?

4. Why does Miles not tell Charlie the truth about his car accident and why he had Brian Andrews handcuffed in the back of his car? Why does Charlie not question him further?

5. What does Charlie imply he knows about Brian Andrews? How does Miles respond?

6. Why does Sims Addison claim in Chapter 17 that he never wants to return to jail?

7. In Chapter 31, how does Miles react when Charlie comes to speak to him? What does Charlie want from Miles?

8. In Chapter 24, what is Miles doing when Jonah comes home from school? What does he tell Sarah when she later comes to the house?

9. How does Miles react to Jonah's questions about his mother when he finds Miles watching home videos?

10. In Chapter 28, why does the unnamed narrator say he finally felt as though he could stop watching the Ryan home? Why is this?

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