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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. What is the name of Tommie's aunt and uncle who take her, Naomi, and the twins to Tyler?
(a) Dick and Sandy.
(b) Ben and Deedee.
(c) Mark and Annie.
(d) Bob and Ruby.

2. 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?
(a) Slices the palm of her hand with a knife.
(b) Slices her thumb with a knife.
(c) The gas stove.
(d) Hot oil.

3. In September 1936, how many kids are in Beto and Cari's class?
(a) About 35.
(b) 27.
(c) Not even 40.
(d) 22.

4. How old was Miss Fannie when she went blind?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 11.
(d) 5.

5. Where does Henry go after buying saltines and ginger ale when the twins are sick in November 1936?
(a) Bar.
(b) Work.
(c) River.
(d) Pastor Tom's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away do people say they could see the floodlights after the explosion?

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

3. What is Naomi sewing on page 81?

4. What last name does Henry have the children use in September 1936?

5. When Naomi gets burned, who does Wash say can make some salve for her in November 1936?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Naomi remember about her mother's first miscarriage?

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

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

4. What does Henry do when Estella dies?

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

6. What happens when Naomi goes to Masons in Egypt Town?

7. How does Wash meet Naomi?

8. On page 140, what two things does Naomi ask Henry?

9. Why does Henry take Naomi and the twins to the drilling field on a Saturday night?

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

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