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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom say that Grandmother Tolitha did immediately following Papa John's death?
(a) She went back to Grandpa Wingo.
(b) She traveled the world until her money ran out.
(c) She became a religious fanatic.
(d) She moved into a nursing home.

2. Why does Isabel Newbury leave Tom and his mother standing on the porch?
(a) Todd's father will erupt if he sees Tom.
(b) Standing on the porch is part of Tom's punishment.
(c) Todd doesn't want to speak to Tom.
(d) Isabel refuses to answer the door.

3. What happens as Tom tries to explain the game of football to Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) She agrees to attend Bernard's games in the fall.
(b) She refuses to understand it.
(c) She understands and appreciates the game.
(d) She is outraged that Tom would even speak to her about sports.

4. Which character helps "The Amberjack"?
(a) Luke.
(b) Lila.
(c) Henry.
(d) Amos.

5. What does Tom promise to tell Dr. Lowenstein during dinner?
(a) He promises to tell her why he maintains his racist beliefs.
(b) He promises to call his mother and tell her how he feels.
(c) He promises to tell her everything she wants to know about Savannah's past.
(d) He promises to let the doctor help him with his marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dr. Lowenstein's reaction to Tom telling the story about Todd Newbury?

2. Which of the following events does NOT transpire when Tom visits Savannah's apartment?

3. Where do Tom and Dr. Lowenstein go the night after their initial meeting?

4. Which family member does Tom admit to being the forbidden member of the Wingo clan?

5. How would you describe the tone of Dr. Lowenstein when she refers to Tom as "Tom Wingo of South Carolina"?

(see the answer key)

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