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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters dies during the storm?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Amos.
(c) Lila.
(d) Esther.

2. Where are Tom and Dr. Lowenstein at the start of Chapter Six?
(a) They are having cocktails together.
(b) They are sharing a taxi ride.
(c) They are in a therapy session at Lowenstein's office.
(d) They are in the hospital.

3. How many children do Tom and his wife have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

4. What does Tom say that Grandmother Tolitha did immediately following Papa John's death?
(a) She traveled the world until her money ran out.
(b) She went back to Grandpa Wingo.
(c) She became a religious fanatic.
(d) She moved into a nursing home.

5. What is the name of Tom's wife?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Lila.
(c) Rose.
(d) Sallie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following events does NOT transpire when Tom visits Savannah's apartment?

2. What does Tom's wife blurt out to elicit an emotional response from Tom as they walk along the beach in Chapter One?

3. Why is the old German priest guilt-ridden?

4. Where does the narrative of Chapter Four take place?

5. According to Tom, which character seems to be the most caring person in the children's lives?

(see the answer key)

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