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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 7, how much longer does Sarah tell Miles she will continue to tutor Jonah?
(a) The rest of the year.
(b) At least a month.
(c) Till the end of the semester.
(d) A week.

2. How long does Sarah say her parents have been married?
(a) Forty years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Fifty years.
(d) Thirty-five years.

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

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

5. In Chapter 6, what was the first thing that went wrong in Sarah's day?
(a) The water heater went out, forcing her to take a cold shower.
(b) Several of her students had colds and coughed on her.
(c) Her car had a flat tire.
(d) She learned her ex-husband is re-marrying.

6. What garment does Sarah's mother forbid her from wearing on her first date with Miles?
(a) Her black lace shawl.
(b) Michael's college sweater.
(c) Her brother's high school letter jacket.
(d) Her long, thick green jacket.

7. What did Miles do the night Missy died instead of blowing the cut grass off the sidewalk as she had asked?
(a) Put the fish away.
(b) Went out with his friends.
(c) Made himself a snack.
(d) Took a shower.

8. Who is Charlie Curtis?
(a) Principal of New Bern Elementary.
(b) Sheriff, Miles's boss, and Miles' friend.
(c) Sarah's ex-husband.
(d) One of Sarah's students.

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

10. Who had the biggest hand in restoring New Bern's historic buildings?
(a) A private corporation.
(b) The Daughter's of the Revolution.
(c) The Rockefeller Foundation.
(d) The residents.

11. How old was Jonah the day of his mother's funeral?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

12. In Chapter 11, how many times does Sarah's mother call her before her first date with Miles?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

13. In Chapter 11, where do Sarah and Miles go for their date?
(a) The Harvey Mansion.
(b) IHOP.
(c) Sam's Steak House.
(d) Rhett's Barbecue.

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

15. What sport does Jonah Ryan play?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Football.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Basketball.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. For what reason does Sarah realize Miles had so much trouble asking her out?

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

5. What university does Sarah say her brother, Brian, attends?

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