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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Tom, which character seems to be the most caring person in the children's lives?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Papa John.
(c) Tolitha.
(d) Lila.

2. Who is awarded all the belongings of the Wingo family?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Tom.
(c) Henry.
(d) Lila.

3. After producing a letter from Lila, how does Dr. Lowenstein view Tom's mother?
(a) She thinks Lila is a terrible caregiver.
(b) She thinks Lila is no different than her own mother.
(c) She thinks Lila is a concerned parent.
(d) She thinks Lila is a calculating manipulator.

4. 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 the old priest who was hung for helping Henry.
(c) For the farm woman who was beaten for feeding Henry.
(d) For his family, whom Henry misses very much.

5. Why might Conroy have included the scene with Tolitha's coffin in Chapter Eight?
(a) To rationalize why Tom is afraid of dying.
(b) To contrast the religions of Tom's two grandparents.
(c) To provide a comic relief from the more depressing events of the Wingo history.
(d) To reveal some of the darker sides of the Wingo relatives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sarah Jenkins?

2. Why are Tom and Luke awakened in the middle of the night while visiting Savannah in New York in Chapter Two?

3. What is the initial topic of Tom's heated discussion with Dr. Lowenstein?

4. Who is Benji Washington?

5. How does Luke rescue his family from the attack?

(see the answer key)

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