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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is it about Henry Wingo that is difficult for Tom to reconcile?
(a) He does not know why his father loved Luke more than Tom.
(b) He cannot understand how Tolitha and Amos created such a dangerous man.
(c) He does not think his father taught him anything growing up.
(d) He does not see how the war made his father such an emotional person.

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

4. 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 concerned.
(d) She is frustrated.

5. How does Henry initially present himself to Lila?
(a) As a poor but loving admirer.
(b) As a decorated war veteran.
(c) As a rich and influential banker.
(d) As a large landowner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom recall that his father did not allow?

2. How does the Wingo family react to the last still born, Rose Ann?

3. Which of the following events does NOT transpire when Tom visits Savannah's apartment?

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

5. Why does Tom begin writing letters to South Carolina?

(see the answer key)

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