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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 Naomi gets burned, who does Wash say can make some salve for her in November 1936?
(a) His sister.
(b) Cal's ma.
(c) Fannie's mother.
(d) His mother.

2. In 1936, where was the last place Tommie Kinnebrew's father worked?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) California.
(c) Oklahoma.
(d) South Dakota.

3. Where did Wash's father go to college?
(a) Tuskegee.
(b) Spelman.
(c) Fisk.
(d) Howard.

4. What position on the football team did Gilbert play in high school?
(a) Quarterback.
(b) Offensive guard.
(c) Running back.
(d) Wide receiver.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did Naomi have her doll Nana when Henry broke the doll?

2. In October 1936, what do Wash and the twins have for a snack on a day Miss Fannie is playing the piano?

3. How old was Henry when he started following Graham Salter through the oil fields?

4. When does the explosion take place?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wash do blindfolded at the river?

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

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

4. How are the children registered for school?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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