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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 Decemberf 1936, how much money does Naomi send with a letter to Abuelito and Abuelita?

2. When did Estella win a dress for a dance-off?

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

4. What does Naomi teach Wash in February 1937?

5. When Henry comes home after a well is brought in in less than a week, what does he think Naomi is making for him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Naomi remember about a doll Henry gave her?

3. What do the twins give Wash for his birthday?

4. What does Cari find in the guitar case?

5. What dress does Naomi have that belonged to her mother?

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

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

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

9. What problem does Tommie have with the dress she makes for home economics?

10. Why does Henry think destruction follows him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Estelle dies shortly after the twins are born. Why does Naomi feel guilty about her mother’s death? Who is culpable for her mother’s death—her or Henry?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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