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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the principal feel about Tom beating up Todd?
(a) He is glad.
(b) He does not care.
(c) He is ashamed.
(d) He is shocked.

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

4. Why doesn't Savannah go to New York after graduation as she originally planned?
(a) Her fear of the city.
(b) Her suicide attempt.
(c) Her lack of finances.
(d) Her allegiance to her family.

5. Tom tells Susan that the story of The Southern Way was true except ________________.
(a) Their mother was not as brutal as the story depicts.
(b) The children had no magic.
(c) The ghastly dogs never left them alone.
(d) The nightmares did not have a happy ending.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom tell Dr. Lowenstein the story of his mother's quest to win the Colleton League cookbook contest?

2. How does Luke advise Tom on winning the fight?

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

4. What does Tom leave in the Newbury house while they are out of town?

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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