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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character helps "The Amberjack"?
(a) Luke.
(b) Lila.
(c) Henry.
(d) Amos.

2. What happens as Tom tries to explain the game of football to Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) She understands and appreciates the game.
(b) She refuses to understand it.
(c) She is outraged that Tom would even speak to her about sports.
(d) She agrees to attend Bernard's games in the fall.

3. What does Tom really think of Bernard?
(a) He thinks he has a lot of athletic ability.
(b) He thinks he is a spoiled brat.
(c) He thinks he is a closet homosexual.
(d) He thinks he is unhappy.

4. What does Lila teach her children to do?
(a) She taught them to respect nature in all its beauty.
(b) She taught them to judge people based on appearances.
(c) She taught them to always follow their dreams.
(d) She taught them to hide their wounds with lies.

5. How many different types of Wingos are there according to Tom?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dr. Lowenstein's reaction to Tom telling the story about Todd Newbury?

2. Why does Isabel Newbury leave Tom and his mother standing on the porch?

3. How would you describe the tone of Dr. Lowenstein when she refers to Tom as "Tom Wingo of South Carolina"?

4. What does Tom recount as his reason for punching Todd Newbury?

5. How much time has passed since Tom and Luke went to visit their sister in New York?

(see the answer key)

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