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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 71-147.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days after the explosion do families and townspeople mourn?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 4 days.

2. After the first day of school in September 1936, what does Naomi fix for supper?
(a) Roast beef, gravy, and mashed potatoes.
(b) Shepherd's pie.
(c) Ham, gravy, and biscuits.
(d) Chicken, gravy, and potatoes.

3. In October 1936, what day of the week does Henry take Naomi and the twins to see oil come in?
(a) Friday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Thursday.

4. How far away do people say they could see the floodlights after the explosion?
(a) 5 miles.
(b) 8 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 3 miles.

5. What color coat does Naomi buy in Tyler?
(a) Brown.
(b) Gray.
(c) Black.
(d) Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 82, what restaurant does Henry take the twins?

2. In addition to the bathroom, how many rooms do Naomi and Muff's houses have?

3. In a story Cal tells Wash, what is the name of a Black man who was lynched?

4. What movie did Henry take the twins to see one Saturday in October 1936?

5. On page 91 when Naomi is at the river with Wash, what tree does she sit under?

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