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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. When does Naomi talk to Henry about marriage and waiting?

2. How does Henry view Bible verses in January 1937?

3. What is the name of the woman Wash's father's cousin Lewis is seeing?

4. In March 1937, how many heaters does Mr. Stine, the janitor at the New London School, want Wash help him to check?

5. On New Year's Eve, with whom is Tommie holding hands?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wash say that his birthday is not for another three years?

2. Where does Miranda go with Chigger, and what does she see?

3. What does Cari find in the guitar case?

4. What does Naomi's grandmother tell her in a letter?

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

6. What conversation do Naomi and Wash have regarding why she has been ignoring him?

7. What does Henry get the twins and Naomi for Christmas?

8. What idea does Wash have that might get money for the Colored School?

9. What does Henry remember about getting together with Estelle?

10. How do Naomi and Tommie get a sewing machine so they can redo Tommie's dress for home economics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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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