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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what reason does Sarah give for delaying introducing Miles to her family?
(a) She does not want to scare him off.
(b) She wants to keep him to herself.
(c) She is afraid he will not like them.
(d) She is afraid they will not like him.

2. What type of bushes does Miles plant in his garden to please Sarah?
(a) Camelias.
(b) Bougainvillaea.
(c) Roses.
(d) Holly.

3. In Chapter 4, what does the unnamed narrator say people expected initially in the investigation of Missy's death?
(a) It would turn out to be a drunk driver.
(b) That an out-of-towner did it.
(c) The responsible party would be found quickly.
(d) That Miles would be arrested quickly.

4. What was the weather like the day of Missy Ryan's funeral?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Clear.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Hot.

5. How old is Sarah as the novel begins?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Forty.
(d) Twenty-eight.

6. Why does Sarah tell her mother Miles agreed to work Thanksgiving Day?
(a) They need extra help at the drunk driving checkpoints.
(b) He can escape the neverending football games.
(c) He can enjoy the peace and quiet of the empty station.
(d) He can have Christmas off.

7. In Chapter 3, what item does Miles offer to buy for Sarah in exchange for her work with Jonah?
(a) An English textbook.
(b) A gross of crayons for the students.
(c) A fan.
(d) A meal out.

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

9. What one concern does Charlie have about Miles' relationship with Sarah?
(a) It is moving too fast.
(b) Jonah might not be ready.
(c) Sarah might not be trustworthy.
(d) Miles might not be ready to move on.

10. What is the question the unnamed narrator asks as he begins the prologue?
(a) Does a story begin with tragedy?
(b) Where does a story begin?
(c) How do you begin a story?
(d) What is the definition of beginning?

11. What is causing the unnamed narrator to have trouble sleeping in the prologue?
(a) Thoughts of fate.
(b) His wife's snoring.
(c) Thoughts of deceased family members.
(d) A bad back.

12. In Chapter 12, what habit does Sarah tell Miles she uses to dry her hair after a shower?
(a) She lets it air dry.
(b) She uses a blow dryer.
(c) She uses a shower camp to prevent her hair getting wet.
(d) She wraps her head in a towel.

13. How old was Missy Ryan when she was killed?
(a) Thirty-two.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Twenty-nine.

14. In Chapter 3, what complaint does Miles silently make about Sarah's classroom during their first meeting?
(a) It is too claustrophobic.
(b) It is too hot.
(c) It is too childishly decorated.
(d) It is too chaotic.

15. Who escorted Missy Ryan's funeral hearse to the cemetery?
(a) Every sheriff and police officer in the county.
(b) Military vehicles.
(c) The fire department.
(d) Miles only.

Short Answer Questions

1. What river can Miles see from his back porch?

2. In Chapter 12, what plans does Jonah make with friends?

3. From where does Miles hear gunfire?

4. Who is Mrs. Knowlson?

5. What aspect of Missy's case bothers Miles the most, according to Brenda in Chapter 8?

(see the answer keys)

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