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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. Where was Gilbert supposed to play college football?
(a) Kilgore College.
(b) Texas College.
(c) Criswell College.
(d) Austin College.

2. How old are Beto and Cari in September 1936?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

3. When do Wash and his classmates start school after summer break?
(a) October or later.
(b) End of September.
(c) September 20.
(d) October 30.

4. When the oil comes in in October 1936, what does Gilbert give Cari and Beto to get Hershey bars?
(a) 10 pennies.
(b) Nickel.
(c) Quarter.
(d) Dime.

5. On March 18, what is Wash saving for?
(a) Clothes.
(b) College.
(c) Train tickets.
(d) School books.

Short Answer Questions

1. In November 1936, how does Naomi get hurt when Pastor Tom comes to check on them when Henry takes off when the twins are sick?

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

3. What color coat does Naomi buy in Tyler?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Wash meet Naomi?

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

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

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

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

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