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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter Two flashes back to the 1970s when Tom is a _____________.
(a) Football coach and teacher.
(b) ROTC cadet.
(c) Advocate and demonstrator for civil rights.
(d) Shrimp boat captain off the coast of Florida.

2. Where are Tom and Dr. Lowenstein at the start of Chapter Six?
(a) They are in the hospital.
(b) They are having cocktails together.
(c) They are sharing a taxi ride.
(d) They are in a therapy session at Lowenstein's office.

3. Which of the following does Tom NOT call attention to during his formative years?
(a) Being a cadet in ROTC.
(b) Defending black equality.
(c) Running for local office.
(d) Opposing the war.

4. Which of the following images from the Prologue could serve as an analogy for Tom and Savannah's wondrous and nightmarish childhood?
(a) The injured colt.
(b) The yelping dogs.
(c) The pregnant cows.
(d) The dying whale.

5. What does Tom recall that his father did not allow?
(a) He did not permit crimes against nature.
(b) He did not permit failure at school.
(c) He did not permit socializing with other races.
(d) He did not permit disrepect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dr. Lowenstein inform Tom that she has spoken with on the phone?

2. When Henry is recalled to the Air Force to go to Korea, where do Lila and the children go to live?

3. Which of the following events does NOT happen during the family picnic?

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

5. Which of the following types of imagery dominates the Prologue?

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