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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which family member does Tom admit to being the forbidden member of the Wingo clan?
(a) Luke.
(b) Amos.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Tom.

2. What does Tom recount as his reason for punching Todd Newbury?
(a) Todd insulted Tom's family.
(b) Todd stole his grandmother's camera.
(c) Todd punched Tom's brother.
(d) Todd tried to kiss Tom's sister.

3. Why is the old German priest guilt-ridden?
(a) He betrayed Jewish refugees hiding in his church.
(b) He allows Henry to stay until he is strong enough to leave.
(c) He refused to provide safe haven for Henry Wingo.
(d) He agreed to bless the German soldiers.

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

5. Why are Tom and Luke awakened in the middle of the night while visiting Savannah in New York in Chapter Two?
(a) Luke is crying out from a terrible nightmare.
(b) Lila phones them with urgent news about a family emergency.
(c) Tom's wife has called with a tearful confession.
(d) Savannah is in the throes of a psychotic spell.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Henry is recalled to the Air Force to go to Korea, where do Lila and the children go to live?

2. According to Tom, which character seems to be the most caring person in the children's lives?

3. Who or what is "Callanwolde"?

4. Why does Isabel Newbury leave Tom and his mother standing on the porch?

5. Who is Sarah Jenkins?

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