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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom recall that his father did not allow?
(a) He did not permit disrepect.
(b) He did not permit crimes against nature.
(c) He did not permit failure at school.
(d) He did not permit socializing with other races.

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

3. Why does Henry light a candle at the statue of the Infant of Prague?
(a) For the old priest who was hung for helping Henry.
(b) For the farm woman who was beaten for feeding Henry.
(c) For the Swiss family whose house was destroyed for haboring Henry.
(d) For his family, whom Henry misses very much.

4. During which decade does Tom begin recalling the story of his family?
(a) 1940s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1920s.
(d) 1960s.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom describes his father as a ________.

2. Chapter Two flashes back to the 1970s when Tom is a _____________.

3. Which of the following does Tom NOT call attention to during his formative years?

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

5. Tom recalls a time during his________ year when he killed a bald eagle.

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