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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 meet the paternal grandfather they never knew.
(c) To visit their sick father in the hospital.
(d) To attend Savannah's poetry reading.

2. Whose phone call disrupts the harmony of the opening scene?
(a) Chandler's.
(b) Lila's.
(c) Savannah's.
(d) Susan's.

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

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

5. Tom and Savannah admittedly resent their parents because ___________.
(a) They separated before the children could know their father.
(b) They used their children as ammunition during their own battles.
(c) They participated in racist rallies and demonstrations.
(d) They refused to spend any time with the children while growing up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tom's story is set against the backdrop of which war?

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

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

5. What does Tom read in the waiting room of Dr. Lowenstein's office?

(see the answer key)

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