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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. What does Lila give Savannah as a graduation present?
(a) A gold pen.
(b) A bottle of perfume.
(c) A new dress.
(d) An empty journal.

2. Why does Susan return inside from the terrace after talking with Tom after dinner in Chapter Fifteen?
(a) To replenish their drinks.
(b) To call her husband,
(c) To give the maid instructions.
(d) To check on Bernard.

3. The Amberjack has arrived to capture _____________.
(a) Amos' flying squirrel.
(b) Snow.
(c) Ruby's wildcat.
(d) Henry's tiger.

4. Where does Tom meet Sallie?
(a) At the student union.
(b) At the phone booth bank.
(c) At the library.
(d) In his psychology class.

5. In Chapter Nineteen, who helps Tom search through Savannah's apartment?
(a) Luke Wingo.
(b) Dr. Lowenstein.
(c) Eddie Detreville.
(d) Oscar Woodhead.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Luke advise Tom on winning the fight?

2. How does Tom feel about the day they retrieved the stolen cargo from "The Amberjack"?

3. While fighting in the Vietnam War, how does Luke survive a near-fatal ambush as he looks for a downed pilot?

4. Where is Luke found?

5. Why won't Lila buy Tom the clothes he asks for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tom shy in the locker room at South Carolina University?

2. Why does Tom continue searching through Savannah's apartment?

3. What are the ramifications of the divorce proceedings?

4. What is significant about the new black student's ability to beat Tom in a race?

5. What does Tom realize after reading the first page of Renata's book?

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

7. What is happening to the relationship between Susan and Tom during Chapter Fifteen?

8. How does the town react to "The Amberjack's" presence?

9. What is the symbolism of Luke's solitary war with the government?

10. How does Tom ironically avenge Herbert's rude behavior?

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