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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Tom see as the character flaw in Tolitha?
(a) She has a violent side like her son.
(b) She turns to drinking whenever a situation is tense.
(c) She relies too much on superstition.
(d) She refuses to attend church with her husband.

3. What does Tom's wife blurt out to elicit an emotional response from Tom as they walk along the beach in Chapter One?
(a) She tells Tom that she never loved him.
(b) She begs Tom to spend more time with the children.
(c) She chastises Tom for being a horrible provider.
(d) She confesses she is having an affair.

4. Where does the narrative of Chapter Four take place?
(a) On the island as Lila lays in labor.
(b) In Europe where Henry is a pilot stationed in Europe.
(c) In New York City as Savannah prepares for another performance.
(d) In Germany where Henry's plane has been shot down.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amos bring everyone to the hayloft barn?

2. What does Tom read in the waiting room of Dr. Lowenstein's office?

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

4. How would you characterize Tom's initial behavior towards Dr. Lowenstein?

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

(see the answer key)

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