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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-37 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how many witnesses does the unnamed narrator say there were to Missy's death?
(a) Five.
(b) Dozens.
(c) None.
(d) One.

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

3. What does the narrator say he was waiting for in the weeks after Missy's death?
(a) To be attacked by Miles.
(b) To be arrested.
(c) To feel some kind of remorse.
(d) To die a horrible death.

4. In Chapter 4, what excuse does the unnamed narrator suggest Miles might have made for Missy returning late the night of her death?
(a) She stopped to pick up a fresh bottle of wine.
(b) She stopped to complain about him to her mother.
(c) She stopped to have a drink at the Tavern.
(d) She stopped to speak someone from work.

5. In Chapter 19, who tries to stop Miles from leaving the sheriff's office?
(a) Sims.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Charlie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Caleb Bradham?

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

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

4. In Chapter 6, what excuse does Sarah learn she can use if she is ever late for an appointment again?

5. In Chapter 7, what does Miles find himself wondering about Sarah?

(see the answer key)

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