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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 48, how much money does Naomi have to get groceries?

2. What is the name of Tommie's aunt and uncle who take her, Naomi, and the twins to Tyler?

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

4. What is Naomi making in November 1936 when Pastor Tom startles her and she gets hurt?

5. In September 1936, how many girls in Naomi's San Antonio barrio have a high school diploma?

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 Naomi burn herself?

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

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

6. What does Wash do blindfolded at the river?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Naomi and the twins have their first Christmas in New London. What gifts do they give one another and Henry, and what do the gifts symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

Henry takes Beto to target practice. Why is the trip not successful? What does it reveal about the relationship between Henry and Beto?

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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