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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. After the first day of school in September 1936, what does Naomi fix for supper?

2. In September 1936, who is the teacher for Beto and Cari's class?

3. How many classrooms are in the school Wash attends?

4. In November 1936, what color is the kitten Henry gets the twins?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Wash meet Naomi?

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

5. What does Wash do blindfolded at the river?

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

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

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

9. How does Naomi burn herself?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in Out of Darkness?

Essay Topic 3

Mood is an element that evokes feelings in readers through the use of descriptive language. Mood is the overall feeling that readers have when reading a story. What is the overall mood of Out of Darkness?

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