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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 24, how does Sarah try to distract Miles from the accusations against Otis Timson?
(a) With a movie.
(b) With a trip to a restaurant.
(c) With a homemade meal.
(d) With a walk.

2. In Chapter 18, why does the narrator say he failed to contact the police the day after Missy's death?
(a) He was afraid of Miles.
(b) He did not feel responsible.
(c) He did not remember committing the crime.
(d) He was afraid of being arrested.

3. Who repeatedly calls to speak to Charlie after Otis Timson is arrested?
(a) The D.A.
(b) Otis' grandmother.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Clyde Timson.

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

5. What one question does Sarah ask Brian before taking him to tell Miles the truth?
(a) Are you ready to go to jail?
(b) Are you ready to die?
(c) Was it an accident?
(d) Are you telling the truth?

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, the author compare Sims Addison to what animal?

2. In Chapter 32, for what reason does Sarah decide Miles should know the truth about Missy's death?

3. In Chapter 19, who tries to stop Miles from leaving the sheriff's office?

4. What makes Sarah think that Otis Timson might be in danger from Miles?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What detail of Brian's story finally gets through to Miles and makes him realize that it was only an accident?

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

3. In Chapter 20, where does Miles go after Charlie sends him home? What does he notice there?

4. In Chapter 26, what does Charlie do when Miles reports for work first thing in the morning?

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

6. In Chapter 29, why does Brian suddenly feel it is important to tell Sarah to make Miles back off of Otis Timson? What does Brian reveal to the reader in this chapter?

7. Why does the unnamed narrator begin to spy on Jonah and Miles? What does he hope to see?

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

9. In Chapter 22, after visiting Earl Getlin, what conclusion does Charlie come to about Sims' statements?

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

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