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

2. In Chapter Five, what job is given to the Wingo children when they go to live with Papa John?
(a) They take care of Papa John's collection of black widow spiders.
(b) They help their mother with chores around the house.
(c) They bring Papa John his meals every night.
(d) They help Papa John into the basement every night to watch after his spiders.

3. 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.

4. Why are Tom and Luke awakened in the middle of the night while visiting Savannah in New York in Chapter Two?
(a) Savannah is in the throes of a psychotic spell.
(b) Lila phones them with urgent news about a family emergency.
(c) Luke is crying out from a terrible nightmare.
(d) Tom's wife has called with a tearful confession.

5. How would you characterize Bernard's attitude in his first meeting with Tom?
(a) Dull and indifferent.
(b) Warm and amicable.
(c) Anxious and enthusiastic.
(d) Resentful and angry.