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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 reads a letter from his wallet written by Savannah years ago.
(c) He lies down on Savannah's bed with a migraine headache.
(d) He is threatened by a neighbor wielding a pistol.

2. What is the name of Tom's sister?
(a) Rose.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Lila.
(d) Susan.

3. Tom's story is set against the backdrop of which war?
(a) World War I.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Korean War.
(d) Vietnam War.

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

5. Chapter Two flashes back to the 1970s when Tom is a _____________.
(a) Advocate and demonstrator for civil rights.
(b) Shrimp boat captain off the coast of Florida.
(c) ROTC cadet.
(d) Football coach and teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Tom's wife?

2. Which of the following is NOT true about the traumatic memory from the Wingo childhood?

3. During which decade does Tom begin recalling the story of his family?

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

5. How much time has passed since Tom and Luke went to visit their sister in New York?

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