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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do we learn is Dr. Lowenstein's first name?
(a) Samantha.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Sallie.
(d) Susan.

2. What does Tom see as the character flaw in Tolitha?
(a) She has a violent side like her son.
(b) She refuses to attend church with her husband.
(c) She turns to drinking whenever a situation is tense.
(d) She relies too much on superstition.

3. Where is Melrose Island located?
(a) Among the Florida Keys.
(b) Off the coast of South Carolina.
(c) Near a shipping town in North Carolina.
(d) Outside Long Island Sound.

4. Tom is determined to discover ____________.
(a) Why Savannah has become psychotic.
(b) Why Lila refuses to admit that anything traumatic happened to the children.
(c) Why Dr. Lowenstein keeps her emotional distance from him.
(d) Why his wife has decided to leave him.

5. What does Tom recount as his reason for punching Todd Newbury?
(a) Todd stole his grandmother's camera.
(b) Todd insulted Tom's family.
(c) Todd punched Tom's brother.
(d) Todd tried to kiss Tom's sister.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Tom, which character seems to be the most caring person in the children's lives?

3. Which of the following characters dies during the storm?

4. Why is Dr. Lowenstein's son alienated from his father?

5. What does Tom say that Grandmother Tolitha did immediately following Papa John's death?

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