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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who hatches a plan to rescue "The Amberjack's" cargo?
(a) Henry.
(b) Tom.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Luke.

2. In Chapter Twenty-Two, what does Luke say he plans to do with his life after graduation?
(a) Leave Melrose Island and head to California.
(b) Move to New York City and open his own business.
(c) Go to college on a football scholarship.
(d) Be a shrimper like his father.

3. Which character is NOT embarrassed by Grandpa Amos' show?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Tom.
(c) Luke.
(d) Tolitha.

4. Why does Lila insist that Tom remain silent about the past?
(a) Because Luke will be crushed by the news.
(b) Because the doctor will not understand.
(c) Because Savannah will write about it.
(d) Because Tom's wife should hear the story first.

5. Who stays in Colleton with Luke?
(a) Lila.
(b) Mr. Fruit.
(c) Tom.
(d) Savannah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Tom play at South Carolina University?

2. Why does Tom call Sallie?

3. Where do Tom and Luke go after the game?

4. How does Luke rescue his family from the attack?

5. What does Lila give Savannah as a graduation present?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tom agree to help find Luke?

2. Why does Tom get in a fight in Chapter 17?

3. What might the appearance of Snow symbolize?

4. Why is Lila bitter about Tom's decision?

5. What does Henry's visit to Tom in this chapter reveal about Henry's character?

6. What does Tom admit is even worse than the story of his family's attack?

7. Why does Tom find the map on Reese Newbury's wall disconcerting?

8. Why is it ironic that Oscar Woodhead hoists Benji on his shoulders after Colleton beats North Charleston?

9. What feelings do the townspeople have toward Amos?

10. How could you characterize Luke's experiences in Vietnam?

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