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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is NOT embarrassed by Grandpa Amos' show?
(a) Tom.
(b) Tolitha.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Luke.

2. Why do Tom and Savannah get in a fight near the end of Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Tom says the word "nigger."
(b) Tom steals her journal.
(c) Tom makes fun of Grandpa Wingo praying.
(d) Tom refuses to give a nickel to a man begging for change.

3. How does the Wingo family react to the last still born, Rose Ann?
(a) Henry puts the body in the shrimp freezer.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Henry baptizes the baby himself in the kitchen sink.
(d) Lila forces the children to pray for the baby's soul.

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

5. What is the name of the albino porpoise in Colleton?
(a) Ginger.
(b) Snowflake.
(c) Snow.
(d) Susan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tom tell Lila he has decided to tell Dr. Lowenstein?

3. Where does Grandpa take the children after his Good Friday performance?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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