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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 23, how long after Missy's death does the narrator say he began watching Miles and Jonah at home?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Six days.
(c) Six months.
(d) Six hours.

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

3. In Chapter 26, what happens to Jonah in the middle of the night?
(a) He runs away.
(b) He has his first nightmare in weeks.
(c) He begins running a fever.
(d) He creis out for Sarah.

4. Who pulls Sims Addison over after a night of drinking?
(a) Miles.
(b) Earl.
(c) Mark.
(d) Charlie.

5. In Chapter 35, what question tortures Miles most about Brian's confession?
(a) What now?
(b) Does it matter?
(c) Why?
(d) Did she suffer?

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what does the unnamed narrator say his destination was the night of Missy's death?

2. In Chapter 32, what is the first thing about Brian's story that makes Miles realize what Brian is telling him?

3. Who is Harvey Tillman?

4. What does Miles do with Sims after Sims is finished telling his story?

5. How much does the unnamed narrator claim he paid for his car?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miles tell Sarah he took the gun out of the gardening shed? Why does Miles say he can no longer see Sarah?

2. What threats against Miles does the district attorney and the Timson family attorney make to Charlie?

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

5. 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?

6. In Chapter 27, whom does Sarah turn to for advice about Miles? What is Sarah most concerned about in regards to Miles?

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

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

9. Despite a reluctance to return to jail, what is Sims Addison doing in Chapter 17 when Miles pulls him over?

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

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