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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 does the narrator say Missy was wearing on the day he hit her?
(a) White sweats and a blue shirt.
(b) White sweats and a green shirt.
(c) Blue shorts and a green shirt.
(d) Blue shorts and a white shirt.

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

3. Why does the narrator believe Miles has stopped looking at the case file on Missy's case after a year?
(a) He realizes Jonah needs all his free time.
(b) He knows it is at a standstill.
(c) He no longer has time.
(d) He no longer thinks he can find the killer.

4. In Chapter 24, who is waiting outside for Charlie when he returns to the sheriff's office?
(a) The D.A.
(b) Madge, the secretary.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Clyde Timson.

5. What is the first thing Charlie notices as being wrong with Sims' story?
(a) He did not come forward sooner.
(b) He is not a good witness.
(c) He is a drunk.
(d) He is a known liar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 31, to whose house does Charlie go on Sunday rather than to church?

2. Charlie learns in Chapter 24 that his deputy has not been able to locate ________ all day.

3. In Chapter 26, why does Jonah tell Miles he does not like the case file on Missy's accident?

4. What does the narrator claim caused Missy to jump into the road in front of his car?

5. What fascinates the narrator about what Miles is watching on television the last time he goes to watch him through the windows?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Miles not arrest Brian when he sees him at Missy's grave?

9. How does Miles react when Sarah and Brian tell him the truth about the accident that killed Missy?

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

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