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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Tom not seen Savannah the last three years?
(a) Tom and Savannah are fighting over their inheritance.
(b) Tom told Savannah years ago he never wanted to see her again.
(c) Tom cannot bear to see Savannah because she resembles her mother.
(d) Tom's presence depresses her.

2. Why do Tom and Savannah get in a fight near the end of Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Tom refuses to give a nickel to a man begging for change.
(b) Tom says the word "nigger."
(c) Tom steals her journal.
(d) Tom makes fun of Grandpa Wingo praying.

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

4. Which of the following events does NOT transpire when Tom visits Savannah's apartment?
(a) He breaks down and weeps after seeing his sister's artwork on the walls.
(b) He lies down on Savannah's bed with a migraine headache.
(c) He reads a letter from his wallet written by Savannah years ago.
(d) He is threatened by a neighbor wielding a pistol.

5. How does the Wingo family react to the last still born, Rose Ann?
(a) Henry baptizes the baby himself in the kitchen sink.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Henry puts the body in the shrimp freezer.
(d) Lila forces the children to pray for the baby's soul.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who hatches a plan to rescue "The Amberjack's" cargo?

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

4. Tom's mother often made up stories about _____________.

5. Tom's story is set against the backdrop of which war?

(see the answer key)

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