View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What last name does Henry have the children use in September 1936?
(a) Smith.
(b) Baker.
(c) Williams.
(d) Clark.

2. In October 1936, what do Wash and the twins have for a snack on a day Miss Fannie is playing the piano?
(a) Pies and milk.
(b) Bread and jam.
(c) Cookies and milk.
(d) Candy.

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

4. How did Naomi's father die?
(a) Bar fight.
(b) Drowned.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Accident at work.

5. When Wash meets Naomi, what job does Mr. Crane, the school superintendent want him to do?
(a) Paint the barn.
(b) Plant flowers.
(c) Paint the trim on his house.
(d) Work in his garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the white kids at the New London school start school?

2. In October 1936, what day of the week does Henry take Naomi and the twins to see oil come in?

3. How far would Naomi have to go to shop if she does not go to Turner's or Egypt Town?

4. On March 18, what is Wash saving for?

5. What is the name of Tommie's aunt and uncle who take her, Naomi, and the twins to Tyler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are there empty frames on the wall in the living room of the Fuller's house?

2. Who rescues Beto when he runs toward the oil rig just before it explodes?

3. How does Muffy help Naomi, and how does Naomi help her in return in October 1936?

4. What does Henry do when Estella dies?

5. Why do the children's grandparents send them to East Texas?

6. What does Naomi hear some PTA mothers say about her?

7. How does Naomi burn herself?

8. What does Henry do when the twins are sick and throwing up?

9. How are the children registered for school?

10. What do Henry and the twins do on a Saturday on pages 85-86?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 860 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample