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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Amos bring everyone to the hayloft barn?
(a) Because robbers have broken into the house.
(b) Because racist townsfolk are threatening the Wingo servants.
(c) Because the storm begins to flood the house.
(d) Because Amos wants to have a prayer meeting.

2. Whose phone call disrupts the harmony of the opening scene?
(a) Lila's.
(b) Susan's.
(c) Savannah's.
(d) Chandler's.

3. According to Tom, which character seems to be the most caring person in the children's lives?
(a) Papa John.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Tolitha.
(d) Lila.

4. Which of the following events does NOT transpire when Tom visits Savannah's apartment?
(a) He lies down on Savannah's bed with a migraine headache.
(b) He reads a letter from his wallet written by Savannah years ago.
(c) He is threatened by a neighbor wielding a pistol.
(d) He breaks down and weeps after seeing his sister's artwork on the walls.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry light a candle at the statue of the Infant of Prague?

2. Which family member does Tom admit to being the forbidden member of the Wingo clan?

3. After the children are in bed, where do Tom and his wife go?

4. What does Tom say that Grandmother Tolitha did immediately following Papa John's death?

5. Who is Winthrop Ogletree?

(see the answer key)

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