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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How would you characterize Tom's initial behavior towards Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) He is flirtatious and charismatic.
(b) He is warm and receptive.
(c) He is profane and defensive.
(d) He is candid and revealing.

4. Which of the following events does NOT happen during the family picnic?
(a) Lila is violently shaken by her husband.
(b) Henry spits at his daughter.
(c) Henry calls Tom a girl.
(d) Luke vows to pray that his father dies in Korea.

5. Which of the following events does NOT transpire when Tom visits Savannah's apartment?
(a) He is threatened by a neighbor wielding a pistol.
(b) He breaks down and weeps after seeing his sister's artwork on the walls.
(c) He reads a letter from his wallet written by Savannah years ago.
(d) He lies down on Savannah's bed with a migraine headache.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom describes his father as a ________.

2. How many children do Tom and his wife have?

3. What does Tom recall that his father did not allow?

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

5. Tom is determined to discover ____________.

(see the answer key)

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