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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Caleb Bradham?
(a) Inventor of Dr. Pepper.
(b) Inventor of 7-Up.
(c) Inventor of Pepsi-Cola.
(d) Inventor of Coca-Cola.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Jonah say is the difference between the work his new teacher, Miss Andrews, assigns as compared to his previous teacher, Mrs. Hayes?
(a) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.
(b) Mrs. Hayes explained the lessons in a clearer manner.
(c) Mrs. Hayes' work was harder.
(d) Miss Andrews' work is harder.

4. In Chapter 1, what reason does Miles give Jonah for not making pancakes for breakfast?
(a) Pancakes are too high in carbs.
(b) He tends to burn pancakes.
(c) Toaster waffles are easier to make.
(d) They are running late.

5. In Chapter 1, what is Miles doing as he sits on his back porch?
(a) Crying.
(b) Talking on the phone.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what reason does Jonah give Miles for not telling him about the trouble he was having in class?

2. How old is Sarah as the novel begins?

3. What is the point of view of the prologue of this novel?

4. In what year was Jonah born?

5. What does the unnamed narrator say this story is about in the prologue?

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