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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 55, what does Tommie offer Naomi and the twins when she invites them for snacks?

2. In November 1936, how long after Henry leaves saltines and ginger ale for the twins, does he come back home?

3. How old was Henry when he started following Graham Salter through the oil fields?

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

5. How far away do people say they could see the floodlights after the explosion?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Henry do when Estella dies?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Perez use more metaphors or similes in Out of Darkness? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Out of Darkness to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

Essay Topic 3

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

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