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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tomie signify his grandmothers?
(a) By their first name.
(b) By their places of birth.
(c) By where they live.
(d) By their last name.

2. What does Tomie's mother do to everyone?
(a) Sprinkles holy water on them.
(b) Sings songs to them.
(c) Prays over them.
(d) Pinches their cheeks.

3. What is the name of the town Tomie lives in at the beginning of the book?
(a) Montgomery.
(b) Montpelier.
(c) Madison.
(d) Meriden.

4. What grade does Tomie start at the beginning of the book?
(a) First grade.
(b) Pre-school.
(c) Kindergarten.
(d) Second grade.

5. How does Tomie feel about his heritage?
(a) He is embarrassed about it.
(b) He is proud of it.
(c) He doesn't care about it.
(d) None of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Tomie at the beginning of the book?

2. What state does Nana Fall Water live in?

3. What ethnicity is Tomie's favorite grandfather?

4. What state does Nana Downstairs live in?

5. Why does Tomie say he will never forget the year that this book starts out?

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