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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. In October 1936, what day of the week does Henry take Naomi and the twins to see oil come in?

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

3. When Wash meets Naomi, what job does Mr. Crane, the school superintendent want him to do?

4. What is Naomi sewing on page 81?

5. What year were the volumes of the World Book their teacher gives Beto and Cari published?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Naomi hear some PTA mothers say about her?

2. How are the children registered for school?

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

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

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

6. How does Naomi burn herself?

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

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

9. What does Henry do when Estella dies?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of Out of Darkness and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 2

Henry wants to marry Naomi. Who encourages Henry to marry Naomi? Why is she repulsed by the idea?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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