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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) Amos.
(b) Luke.
(c) Tom.
(d) Savannah.

2. How does the principal feel about Tom beating up Todd?
(a) He is glad.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He does not care.
(d) He is ashamed.

3. What does Tom say that Grandmother Tolitha did immediately following Papa John's death?
(a) She moved into a nursing home.
(b) She traveled the world until her money ran out.
(c) She became a religious fanatic.
(d) She went back to Grandpa Wingo.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are Tom and Dr. Lowenstein at the start of Chapter Six?

3. What does Ruby Blankenship offer the children?

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

5. Tom describes his father as a ________.

(see the answer key)

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