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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Tom and Luke travel to New York City?
(a) To see the Broadway show Savannah was starring in.
(b) To attend Savannah's poetry reading.
(c) To meet the paternal grandfather they never knew.
(d) To visit their sick father in the hospital.

2. How would you characterize Tom's initial behavior towards Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) He is warm and receptive.
(b) He is candid and revealing.
(c) He is flirtatious and charismatic.
(d) He is profane and defensive.

3. Tom's mother often made up stories about _____________.
(a) About the civil war heroes of the South.
(b) About her husband's past.
(c) About the lives of their ancestors.
(d) About the dreams of all living things.

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

5. Which of the following types of imagery dominates the Prologue?
(a) Flowers, landscapes, and horizons.
(b) City streets and tall buildings.
(c) Farms and countrysides.
(d) Fish, flora, and sunsets.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do Tom and his wife have?

2. Which of the following images from the Prologue could serve as an analogy for Tom and Savannah's wondrous and nightmarish childhood?

3. What is the name of Tom's sister?

4. What does Tom promise to tell Dr. Lowenstein during dinner?

5. Why is the old German priest guilt-ridden?

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