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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. What kind of car was the unnamed narrator driving the night of Missy's death?
(a) Lincoln Towncar.
(b) Ford Mustang.
(c) Cadillac Coup de Ville.
(d) Pontiac Bonneville.

2. Who is Earl Getlin?
(a) A relative of Otis Timson.
(b) A former cellmate of Sims Addison.
(c) A fellow deputy.
(d) A known criminal currently in prison for grand theft auto.

3. In Chapter 26, Miles decides he needs to see ___________after leaving the sheriff's office.
(a) Sarah.
(b) Jonah.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Brian.

4. In Chapter 20, what was Otis' alibi two years ago for the night of Missy's death?
(a) He was out of town.
(b) He was home with his brothers.
(c) He was at a wedding.
(d) He was in jail.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Earl corroborate Sims Addison's story about Otis Timson confessing to killing Missy Ryan?

2. In Chapter 37, what does Charlie imply he knows about Brian and Miles?

3. In Chapter 19, who confronts Miles when he reaches his destination?

4. Why did the narrator cover Missy with a blanket?

5. In Chapter 19, why does Miles slam on the brakes in his car while returning to town?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Why does Miles not file a report on Sims Addison before his shift is over? How does Sims use this to his advantage?

4. What does the unnamed narrator say he was doing the night of Missy's death?

5. Who calls Charlie with information about Miles? What does Charlie do as a result of these phone calls?

6. In Chapter 27, why does Miles lash out at Sarah?

7. In Chapter 16, what does the unnamed narrator say he did when he saw Missy up ahead of him on the road?

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

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

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

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