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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 take care of Papa John's collection of black widow spiders.
(c) They bring Papa John his meals every night.
(d) They help Papa John into the basement every night to watch after his spiders.

3. What is Dr. Lowenstein's reaction to Tom telling the story about Todd Newbury?
(a) She is disinterested.
(b) She is amused.
(c) She is frustrated.
(d) She is concerned.

4. According to Tom, which character seems to be the most caring person in the children's lives?
(a) Papa John.
(b) Lila.
(c) Tolitha.
(d) Sarah.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom and Savannah admittedly resent their parents because ___________.

2. What does Tom recount as his reason for punching Todd Newbury?

3. Who is Winthrop Ogletree?

4. What does Lila teach her children to do?

5. Why does Amos bring everyone to the hayloft barn?

(see the answer key)

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