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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Luke feel about New York City?
(a) He feels that this evil city is no place for his little sister.
(b) He feels that this sophisticated metropolis is the perfect place for his sister.
(c) He is fascinated by the feminists he encounters in New York.
(d) He disagrees with Tom that urban life is more interesting than Southern gallantry.

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

4. Where do Tom and Dr. Lowenstein go the night after their initial meeting?
(a) To visit Savannah in the hospital.
(b) To visit Luke in a psychiatric ward.
(c) To visit the grave of Tom's deceased grandfather.
(d) To visit Lila in the nursing home.

5. How many children do Tom and his wife have?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Melrose Island located?

2. After the children are in bed, where do Tom and his wife go?

3. Who is Sarah Jenkins?

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

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

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