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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Savannah responded to Tom's letters, according to Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) They have not been read by Savannah.
(b) They have inspired Savannah to overcome her illness.
(c) They have upset Savannah to the point of needing sedation.
(d) They have angered Savannah to thoughts of suicide.

2. What is the name of Tom's wife?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Sallie.
(c) Rose.
(d) Lila.

3. What does Tom read in the waiting room of Dr. Lowenstein's office?
(a) A book of Savannah's poetry.
(b) A book of paintings reminiscent of his own childhood.
(c) A magazine about childhood emotional disorders.
(d) A diploma of Dr. Lowenstein's hanging on the wall.

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

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

6. Why does Tom begin writing letters to South Carolina?
(a) He is writing Luke to tell him about Savannah's progress.
(b) He is writing schools to find a football coaching position.
(c) He is writing his wife to reignite the lost romance between them.
(d) He is writing his mother to reconcile their estranged relationship.

7. What role does Bernard actually play on his school's football team?
(a) Cornerback.
(b) Water boy.
(c) Bench warmer.
(d) Equipment manager.

8. Who does Dr. Lowenstein inform Tom that she has spoken with on the phone?
(a) Sallie.
(b) Luke.
(c) Lila.
(d) Tolitha.

9. During which decade does Tom begin recalling the story of his family?
(a) 1940s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1920s.
(d) 1960s.

10. Which of the following does Tom NOT call attention to during his formative years?
(a) Being a cadet in ROTC.
(b) Running for local office.
(c) Defending black equality.
(d) Opposing the war.

11. How would you describe the tone of Dr. Lowenstein when she refers to Tom as "Tom Wingo of South Carolina"?
(a) Flirtatious.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Condescending.

12. Why does Tolitha ask Luke to take pictures of her in the coffin?
(a) She wants to see what she looks like in it.
(b) She wants to go out like a dowager queen.
(c) She is playing a joke on her husband.
(d) She wants to frighten Ruby Blankenship.

13. What does Tom's wife blurt out to elicit an emotional response from Tom as they walk along the beach in Chapter One?
(a) She confesses she is having an affair.
(b) She chastises Tom for being a horrible provider.
(c) She begs Tom to spend more time with the children.
(d) She tells Tom that she never loved him.

14. Which of the following characters dies during the storm?
(a) Lila.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Amos.
(d) Esther.

15. What does Ruby Blankenship offer the children?
(a) Juicy Fruit.
(b) Cotton candy.
(c) Saltwater taffy.
(d) Orange juice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Five, what job is given to the Wingo children when they go to live with Papa John?

2. Tom and Savannah admittedly resent their parents because ___________.

3. What does Lila do after finding Savannah's journal?

4. What happens as Tom tries to explain the game of football to Dr. Lowenstein?

5. Why do Tom and Luke travel to New York City?

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