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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Twenty-One, how does Lila try to distract Tom from his intentions to tell the doctor the truth about what happened to the family?
(a) Tom's children are no longer attending school.
(b) Sallie is having an indiscreet affair.
(c) Tom is not the son she wanted him to be.
(d) Lila is ill with a terminal disease.

2. What ritual does Grandpa perform every Good Friday?
(a) He reenacts Jesus' passion and beatings.
(b) He reenacts Jesus' walk to Calvary.
(c) He reenacts Jesus' crucifixion.
(d) He reenacts the Last Supper.

3. Where does Grandpa take the children after his Good Friday performance?
(a) To collect oysters for supper.
(b) To catch crabs for supper.
(c) To catch fish for supper.
(d) To church to pray for their souls.

4. Why is Dr. Lowenstein's son alienated from his father?
(a) His father is physically abusive, much like Tom's father.
(b) He disagrees with his father's political views.
(c) His father is rarely home because of work.
(d) He cannot share his love for football with his father.

5. What do we learn is Dr. Lowenstein's first name?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Susan.
(c) Samantha.
(d) Sallie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom call Sallie?

2. Why does Lila insist that Tom remain silent about the past?

3. What does Tom read to better understand Savannah's psychosis?

4. Why is Sallie unable to answer Tom over the phone?

5. What does Lila do after finding Savannah's journal?

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