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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Luke feel about New York City?
(a) He is fascinated by the feminists he encounters in New York.
(b) He disagrees with Tom that urban life is more interesting than Southern gallantry.
(c) He feels that this evil city is no place for his little sister.
(d) He feels that this sophisticated metropolis is the perfect place for his sister.

2. How much time has passed since Tom and Luke went to visit their sister in New York?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Nine years.

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

4. How has Savannah responded to Tom's letters, according to Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) They have not been read by Savannah.
(b) They have inspired Savannah to overcome her illness.
(c) They have upset Savannah to the point of needing sedation.
(d) They have angered Savannah to thoughts of suicide.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry initially present himself to Lila?

2. What does Tom do while waiting for Bernard in Central Park?

3. Which of the following is NOT true about the traumatic memory from the Wingo childhood?

4. What does Dr. Lowenstein's husband do for a living?

5. What is the name of Tom's wife?

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