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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tolitha ask Luke to take pictures of her in the coffin?
(a) She wants to see what she looks like in it.
(b) She wants to frighten Ruby Blankenship.
(c) She is playing a joke on her husband.
(d) She wants to go out like a dowager queen.

2. Why does Tom tell Dr. Lowenstein the story of his mother's quest to win the Colleton League cookbook contest?
(a) To show Lila's lack of maternal instincts.
(b) To show Lila's innate ability as a homemaker.
(c) To show Lila's lust to be part of the social elite.
(d) To show Lila's determination and work ethic.

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

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

5. How does the principal feel about Tom beating up Todd?
(a) He is glad.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He does not care.
(d) He is ashamed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the old German priest guilt-ridden?

2. How does Tom feel heading into the fight?

3. What does Tom recount as his reason for punching Todd Newbury?

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

5. What does Dr. Lowenstein's husband do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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