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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the old German priest guilt-ridden?
(a) He betrayed Jewish refugees hiding in his church.
(b) He refused to provide safe haven for Henry Wingo.
(c) He agreed to bless the German soldiers.
(d) He allows Henry to stay until he is strong enough to leave.

2. What news do Tom and his family discover in Chapter One?
(a) Lila has finally remarried.
(b) Savannah has tried to commit suicide again.
(c) Tom's father recently passed away.
(d) Tom's brother decided to move back home.

3. How does Tom characterize himself in relation to the other Wingo children?
(a) As the eldest and the one with strength.
(b) As the least intelligent.
(c) As the normal but mediocre one.
(d) As the one who battles black dogs and hanging angels.

4. How much time has passed since Tom and Luke went to visit their sister in New York?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Three years.

5. Why does Henry light a candle at the statue of the Infant of Prague?
(a) For the Swiss family whose house was destroyed for haboring Henry.
(b) For his family, whom Henry misses very much.
(c) For the old priest who was hung for helping Henry.
(d) For the farm woman who was beaten for feeding Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which decade does Tom begin recalling the story of his family?

2. Where does the narrative of Chapter Four take place?

3. Tom recalls a time during his________ year when he killed a bald eagle.

4. Chapter Two flashes back to the 1970s when Tom is a _____________.

5. Why do Tom and Luke travel to New York City?

(see the answer key)

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