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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What game do Sarah and Miles play that Sarah proves to be surprisingly good at?
(a) Foosball.
(b) Air Hockey.
(c) Poker.
(d) Pool.

3. In Chapter 13, what does Sarah say she once enjoyed doing at the bistros in the big city?
(a) Sipping her tea and reading her paper.
(b) Watching the world go by.
(c) Eating fattening desserts.
(d) Meeting with friends.

4. What object became a symbol of the love between Harris and Kathryn Presser?
(a) A bouquet of gladiolas.
(b) A strong oak tree.
(c) Two burning candles in a window.
(d) Six yellow roses.

5. 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.

6. In Chapter 1, what does Miles think Missy's reaction to Jonah's troubles would have been?
(a) She would have bought Jonah a dozen tutors.
(b) She would have had them under control before they even happened.
(c) She would have punished Jonah.
(d) She would have blamed the teacher.

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

8. In Chapter 5, what item does Miles say someone placed over Missy's body in the moments after the accident?
(a) A jacket.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A burlap sack.
(d) A sheet.

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

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

11. How does the unnamed narrator say that Missy and Miles met?
(a) At a high school party.
(b) At a college frat party.
(c) Introduced by friends in high school.
(d) Introduced by their parents after college.

12. 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) Mrs. Hayes explained the lessons in a clearer manner.
(b) Mrs. Hayes' work was harder.
(c) Miss Andrews' offers less help with the work.
(d) Miss Andrews' work is harder.

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

14. 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 have a drink at the Tavern.
(b) She stopped to pick up a fresh bottle of wine.
(c) She stopped to complain about him to her mother.
(d) She stopped to speak someone from work.

15. In Chapter 6, what excuse does Sarah learn she can use if she is ever late for an appointment again?
(a) She was on the phone with her mother.
(b) She had a flat tire.
(c) She got stuck on the bridge.
(d) She had to deal with a discipline issue with a student.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sarah tell her mother Miles agreed to work Thanksgiving Day?

2. In Chapter 15, how does Maureen introduce Miles to all of Sarah's relatives during Thanksgiving dinner?

3. What pose do the two boys inside the abandoned house take as they make there way out to Miles?

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

5. What does Sarah give to Jonah to make up for the lack of children to play with at Thanksgiving dinner?

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