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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 82, what restaurant does Henry take the twins?

2. How old are Beto and Cari in September 1936?

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

4. In November 1936, how long is Henry gone when the twins get sick?

5. When do Wash and his classmates start school after summer break?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What conversation do Naomi and Henry have about groceries?

3. What does Wash do blindfolded at the river?

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

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

6. How are the children registered for school?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Artistic license is the way that an author creates, art, music, or writing based on her interpretation of life. How does Perez use artistic license to create the realistic background of Out of Darkness?

Essay Topic 2

Zane Gibbler owns the oil fields. How do Gibbler and his daughter Miranda use their power and influence in the community?

Essay Topic 3

Wash comes up with a plan to get money for the colored school. What plan does Wash come up with to get money for his school? How does his plan backfire?

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