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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 Amos bring everyone to the hayloft barn?
(a) Because robbers have broken into the house.
(b) Because racist townsfolk are threatening the Wingo servants.
(c) Because the storm begins to flood the house.
(d) Because Amos wants to have a prayer meeting.

2. What ritual does Grandpa perform every Good Friday?
(a) He reenacts Jesus' passion and beatings.
(b) He reenacts Jesus' crucifixion.
(c) He reenacts the Last Supper.
(d) He reenacts Jesus' walk to Calvary.

3. How does Henry initially present himself to Lila?
(a) As a large landowner.
(b) As a poor but loving admirer.
(c) As a decorated war veteran.
(d) As a rich and influential banker.

4. Which of the following images from the Prologue could serve as an analogy for Tom and Savannah's wondrous and nightmarish childhood?
(a) The dying whale.
(b) The pregnant cows.
(c) The yelping dogs.
(d) The injured colt.

5. Why do Tom and Savannah get in a fight near the end of Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Tom says the word "nigger."
(b) Tom makes fun of Grandpa Wingo praying.
(c) Tom refuses to give a nickel to a man begging for change.
(d) Tom steals her journal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Savannah go to New York after graduation as she originally planned?

2. Why does Henry buy the tiger from the circus?

3. How does Susan finally lash out at her husband?

4. Why is Henry in jail?

5. Which of the following is NOT true about the traumatic memory from the Wingo childhood?

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