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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. What color dress does Naomi think Tommie should make for home ec?

2. How did Naomi's father die?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wash do blindfolded at the river?

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

3. How does Wash meet Naomi?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Naomi burn herself?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Naomi and Muffy are next-door neighbors. What type of relationship do they have? How does Muffy serve as a role model for Naomi?

Essay Topic 3

Henry believes bad luck follows him. Why does Henry believe bad luck follows him? How is he influenced by that belief and his past?

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