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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. In October 1936, how many hour shifts does Henry work?
(a) 12 to 14.
(b) 10 to 12.
(c) 8 to 10.
(d) 12 to 16.

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

3. In November 1936, how long after Henry leaves saltines and ginger ale for the twins, does he come back home?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 7 hours.
(c) 5 hours.
(d) 4 hours.

4. What do the twins have to eat when Henry takes them to a restaurant on page 85?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Eggs and bacon.
(c) Eggs and sausage.
(d) Waffles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color coat does Naomi buy in Tyler?

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

3. When does the explosion take place?

4. Where does Wash meet Naomi in September 1936?

5. What street in New London does Cal live on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Naomi burn herself?

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

6. What does Henry do when Estella dies?

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

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

9. How does Wash meet Naomi?

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

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