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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. When does the explosion take place?
(a) March 11, 1937.
(b) March 23, 1937.
(c) March 5, 1937.
(d) March 18, 1937.

2. What color dress does Naomi think Tommie should make for home ec?
(a) Soft blue.
(b) Dark burgundy.
(c) Light yellow.
(d) Deep purple.

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

4. What is the name of the store in Egypt Town?
(a) Wilsons.
(b) Masons.
(c) Richardsons.
(d) Brightons.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Wash meet Naomi in September 1936?

2. How did Naomi's father die?

3. How old is Naomi in September 1936?

4. In 1936, who invites Naomi and the twins to eat Thanksgiving with them?

5. After Naomi sees Wash with Fannie, what does she make for dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What rules does Henry have for Naomi, Beto, and Cari when they start school in New London?

2. What happens when Naomi goes to the Turner's store?

3. What does Henry do when Estella dies?

4. Why does Henry bring the twins to East Texas, and why does Naomi come too?

5. Where does Naomi go when Henry and the twins go to the Cozy Table?

6. How are the children registered for school?

7. What does Wash do blindfolded at the river?

8. How does Beto feel when he goes to his first church service?

9. Why is Gilbert not playing football at Kilgore College according to Tommie?

10. What does Beto report about his first day at school?

(see the answer keys)

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