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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After the children are in bed, where do Tom and his wife go?
(a) They sit outside on their porch swing.
(b) They take a walk on the beach.
(c) They sit by the fireplace.
(d) They go out for dessert.

4. Which of the following does Tom NOT call attention to during his formative years?
(a) Defending black equality.
(b) Running for local office.
(c) Being a cadet in ROTC.
(d) Opposing the war.

5. In Chapter Five, what job is given to the Wingo children when they go to live with Papa John?
(a) They help their mother with chores around the house.
(b) They bring Papa John his meals every night.
(c) They help Papa John into the basement every night to watch after his spiders.
(d) They take care of Papa John's collection of black widow spiders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which family member does Tom admit to being the forbidden member of the Wingo clan?

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

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

4. Which of the following events does NOT happen during the family picnic?

5. Why are Tom and Luke awakened in the middle of the night while visiting Savannah in New York in Chapter Two?

(see the answer key)

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