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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say was his first reaction to hitting Missy?
(a) He screamed.
(b) He ran into a fence.
(c) He called the police.
(d) He ran away.

2. For what reason does Miss Harkins say Harris Presser did not join the Confederate army during the Civil War?
(a) He had a deformed foot.
(b) He was deaf.
(c) He was an only son and his parents asked him not to.
(d) He no money for the required uniform.

3. What does Miles refer to as D-Day?
(a) Dog to the vet day.
(b) Date day.
(c) Donuts for breakfast day.
(d) The anniversary of the day he became a deputy.

4. In Chapter 17, why does Charlie call Miles in to work early?
(a) He needs him to do extra paperwork.
(b) Sims wants to speak to him.
(c) A suspect in a local crime was located.
(d) There was an accident on the highway.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Sarah live before moving to New Bern?

2. Where does the unnamed narrator say Missy worked shortly after her wedding to Miles?

3. Who is Mrs. Knowlson?

4. With whom does Sarah go shopping in Chapter 6?

5. In Chapter 14, what reason does Sarah give for delaying introducing Miles to her family?

(see the answer key)

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