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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Tom and Dr. Lowenstein go the night after their initial meeting?
(a) To visit Savannah in the hospital.
(b) To visit the grave of Tom's deceased grandfather.
(c) To visit Lila in the nursing home.
(d) To visit Luke in a psychiatric ward.

2. Which of the following is NOT true about the traumatic memory from the Wingo childhood?
(a) Tom and Luke remember every detail of what happened that day.
(b) Savannah seems to be unaffected by the experience.
(c) Tom and Luke agree never to speak about it.
(d) Lila insists it never happened.

3. What is the name of Tom's sister?
(a) Lila.
(b) Susan.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Rose.

4. How does Luke feel about New York City?
(a) He feels that this evil city is no place for his little sister.
(b) He is fascinated by the feminists he encounters in New York.
(c) He disagrees with Tom that urban life is more interesting than Southern gallantry.
(d) He feels that this sophisticated metropolis is the perfect place for his sister.

5. 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 pregnant cows.
(c) The dying whale.
(d) The yelping dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sarah Jenkins?

2. Tom's mother often made up stories about _____________.

3. Where is Melrose Island located?

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

5. Why does Henry light a candle at the statue of the Infant of Prague?

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