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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leads the campaign to welcome a black boy into the school?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Tom.
(c) Luke.
(d) Savannah.

2. Bernard finally takes to calling Tom ______________.
(a) Uncle Tom.
(b) Coach Wingo.
(c) Coach Tom.
(d) Mr. Wingo.

3. In Chapter Twenty-One, how does Lila try to distract Tom from his intentions to tell the doctor the truth about what happened to the family?
(a) Tom's children are no longer attending school.
(b) Lila is ill with a terminal disease.
(c) Tom is not the son she wanted him to be.
(d) Sallie is having an indiscreet affair.

4. Why does Lila invite Tom to dinner?
(a) She wants Tom to meet her new husband.
(b) She wants to see if Tom has really told the doctor everything.
(c) She wants to mend her relationship with her children.
(d) She wants to discuss Luke.

5. How would you characterize Bernard's attitude in his first meeting with Tom?
(a) Anxious and enthusiastic.
(b) Warm and amicable.
(c) Dull and indifferent.
(d) Resentful and angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Tom tries to explain the game of football to Dr. Lowenstein?

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

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

4. What is the name of the school Bernard attends?

5. Where does Grandpa take the children after his Good Friday performance?

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