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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might Conroy have included the scene with Tolitha's coffin in Chapter Eight?
(a) To reveal some of the darker sides of the Wingo relatives.
(b) To provide a comic relief from the more depressing events of the Wingo history.
(c) To contrast the religions of Tom's two grandparents.
(d) To rationalize why Tom is afraid of dying.

2. 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 unhappy.
(d) He thinks he is a closet homosexual.

3. After Tom confronts her in Chapter Twenty, what does Susan then accuse Tom of doing?
(a) Not being honest with Susan about his attraction to her.
(b) Not telling her everything he could about Savannah.
(c) Not allowing Bernard to be the boy he wants to be.
(d) Not giving Susan all the details of his wife's affair.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Tom furious with Dr. Lowenstein?

2. Dr. Lowenstein admits that she finds it strange that the Wingo family would have a subscription to _______________.

3. What does Luke name his boat?

4. Where do Tom and Dr. Lowenstein go the night after their initial meeting?

5. Why do Tom and Savannah get in a fight near the end of Chapter Fourteen?

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