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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the children get around the night watchman on "The Amberjack"?
(a) A clever distraction.
(b) Sleeping pills.
(c) A bottle of gin.
(d) A swift blow to the back of his head.

2. The Amberjack has arrived to capture _____________.
(a) Henry's tiger.
(b) Amos' flying squirrel.
(c) Ruby's wildcat.
(d) Snow.

3. Who does Dr. Lowenstein inform Tom that she has spoken with on the phone?
(a) Tolitha.
(b) Sallie.
(c) Luke.
(d) Lila.

4. What is it about Henry Wingo that is difficult for Tom to reconcile?
(a) He cannot understand how Tolitha and Amos created such a dangerous man.
(b) He does not see how the war made his father such an emotional person.
(c) He does not think his father taught him anything growing up.
(d) He does not know why his father loved Luke more than Tom.

5. Which family member does Tom admit to being the forbidden member of the Wingo clan?
(a) Amos.
(b) Luke.
(c) Tom.
(d) Savannah.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happens as Tom tries to explain the game of football to Dr. Lowenstein?

4. How many different types of Wingos are there according to Tom?

5. How does Tom feel about the day they retrieved the stolen cargo from "The Amberjack"?

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