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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry light a candle at the statue of the Infant of Prague?
(a) For the old priest who was hung for helping Henry.
(b) For the farm woman who was beaten for feeding Henry.
(c) For the Swiss family whose house was destroyed for haboring Henry.
(d) For his family, whom Henry misses very much.

2. How do Savannah and Tom feel about their father during their teenage years?
(a) They feel nothing toward their father.
(b) They love their father.
(c) They hate their father.
(d) They are jealous of their father.

3. Why does the football coach change his mind about integration?
(a) He sees how well the black student can throw.
(b) He sees how diligent the black student is in his classes.
(c) He sees how hard the black student can hit.
(d) He sees how fast the black student can run.

4. Tom describes his father as a ________.
(a) Strict disciplinarian.
(b) Frustrated artist.
(c) Kind giver.
(d) Beautiful dreamer.

5. What does Tom see as the character flaw in Tolitha?
(a) She has a violent side like her son.
(b) She turns to drinking whenever a situation is tense.
(c) She refuses to attend church with her husband.
(d) She relies too much on superstition.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do Tom and his wife have?

2. Who is Benji Washington?

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

4. How does Luke feel about New York City?

5. Who arrives at Savannah's apartment the morning after the dinner party?

(see the answer key)

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