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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which family member does Tom admit to being the forbidden member of the Wingo clan?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Luke.
(c) Amos.
(d) Tom.

2. How would you describe the tone of Dr. Lowenstein when she refers to Tom as "Tom Wingo of South Carolina"?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Condescending.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Flirtatious.

3. What role does Bernard actually play on his school's football team?
(a) Equipment manager.
(b) Bench warmer.
(c) Cornerback.
(d) Water boy.

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

5. How does Tom characterize himself in relation to the other Wingo children?
(a) As the least intelligent.
(b) As the one who battles black dogs and hanging angels.
(c) As the eldest and the one with strength.
(d) As the normal but mediocre one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might Conroy have included the scene with Tolitha's coffin in Chapter Eight?

2. Why do Tom and Luke travel to New York City?

3. Who or what is "Callanwolde"?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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