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

2. In Chapter 2, what does Miles learn Otis Timson is claiming against him?
(a) Lying in the police report.
(b) Harrassment.
(c) False arrest.
(d) Police brutality.

3. Where does the unnamed narrator say Missy worked shortly after her wedding to Miles?
(a) Wachovia Bank.
(b) New Bern Sheriff's office.
(c) Mercy Hospital.
(d) New Bern Elementary school.

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

5. What does the unnamed narrator say this story is about in the prologue?
(a) Lies and deciet.
(b) Love and forgiveness.
(c) Love and loneliness.
(d) Murder and intrigue.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, what does Miles think Missy's reaction to Jonah's troubles would have been?

3. In what type of school did Sarah teach before coming to New Bern?

4. 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?

5. How old was Missy Ryan when she was killed?

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