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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sarah Jenkins?
(a) Lila Wingo's sister-in-law.
(b) One of Grandfather Amos' servants.
(c) An eighty-five-year-old black midwife.
(d) A neighbor of the Wingos'.

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

3. 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.

4. How does Luke advise Tom on winning the fight?
(a) He tells Tom to kick his opponent in his bad knee.
(b) He tells Tom to use a sucker punch to the groin.
(c) He tells Tom to fake an injury.
(d) He tells Tom to use his speed.

5. Who or what is "Callanwolde"?
(a) It is the buzz word used by the children to indicate any kind of danger.
(b) It is one of the words Savannah repeats on Dr. Lowenstein's recording.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) It is the woods around the Chandler estate.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Tom feel after reading Renata's book?

5. What does Tom say that Grandmother Tolitha did immediately following Papa John's death?

(see the answer key)

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