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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom recount as his reason for punching Todd Newbury?
(a) Todd insulted Tom's family.
(b) Todd tried to kiss Tom's sister.
(c) Todd stole his grandmother's camera.
(d) Todd punched Tom's brother.

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

3. In Chapter Nineteen, who helps Tom search through Savannah's apartment?
(a) Luke Wingo.
(b) Eddie Detreville.
(c) Oscar Woodhead.
(d) Dr. Lowenstein.

4. Which of the following events does NOT happen during the family picnic?
(a) Henry calls Tom a girl.
(b) Luke vows to pray that his father dies in Korea.
(c) Lila is violently shaken by her husband.
(d) Henry spits at his daughter.

5. Tom's mother often made up stories about _____________.
(a) About her husband's past.
(b) About the dreams of all living things.
(c) About the lives of their ancestors.
(d) About the civil war heroes of the South.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Sarah Jenkins?

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

4. What does Lila do after finding Savannah's journal?

5. How do the children get around the night watchman on "The Amberjack"?

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