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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, how did Miles and Sarah spend Halloween?
(a) On vacation in Nag's Head.
(b) At a church carnival.
(c) A a school party.
(d) At the beach and then trick-or-treating with Jonah.

2. What reason does Miss Harkins give for Harris Presser's arrest and execution?
(a) He was accused of pilfering from war victims.
(b) He was accused of being a Confederate spy.
(c) He was accused of stealing money from the army.
(d) He was accused of being a Union spy.

3. In Chapter 13, what does Sarah say she once enjoyed doing at the bistros in the big city?
(a) Meeting with friends.
(b) Eating fattening desserts.
(c) Watching the world go by.
(d) Sipping her tea and reading her paper.

4. In Chapter 21, what does the narrator talk about hearing two weeks after Missy's funeral?
(a) A rumor about the hit and run.
(b) A bird.
(c) A wild hog.
(d) A dog barking.

5. Who is Charlie Curtis?
(a) Sheriff, Miles's boss, and Miles' friend.
(b) Sarah's ex-husband.
(c) Principal of New Bern Elementary.
(d) One of Sarah's students.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Thurman Jones?

2. What does the D.A. tell Charlie will be a deciding factor in whether or not he files charges against Miles for police brutality?

3. In Chapter 9, what does Miles watch after Jonah has gone to bed?

4. On what type of tour do Sarah and Miles go on?

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

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