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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Chapter Two flashes back to the 1970s when Tom is a _____________.
(a) Shrimp boat captain off the coast of Florida.
(b) Football coach and teacher.
(c) ROTC cadet.
(d) Advocate and demonstrator for civil rights.

3. What does Tom's wife blurt out to elicit an emotional response from Tom as they walk along the beach in Chapter One?
(a) She confesses she is having an affair.
(b) She chastises Tom for being a horrible provider.
(c) She begs Tom to spend more time with the children.
(d) She tells Tom that she never loved him.

4. Where does the narrative of Chapter Four take place?
(a) In New York City as Savannah prepares for another performance.
(b) In Germany where Henry's plane has been shot down.
(c) In Europe where Henry is a pilot stationed in Europe.
(d) On the island as Lila lays in labor.

5. What is the name of Tom's sister?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Susan.
(c) Lila.
(d) Rose.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following images from the Prologue could serve as an analogy for Tom and Savannah's wondrous and nightmarish childhood?

3. How many different types of Wingos are there according to Tom?

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

5. What does Tom really think of Bernard?

(see the answer key)

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