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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom promise to tell Dr. Lowenstein during dinner?
(a) He promises to call his mother and tell her how he feels.
(b) He promises to tell her everything she wants to know about Savannah's past.
(c) He promises to let the doctor help him with his marriage.
(d) He promises to tell her why he maintains his racist beliefs.

2. 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) Sallie is having an indiscreet affair.
(d) Tom is not the son she wanted him to be.

3. Who is Benji Washington?
(a) A black student in Colleton High School.
(b) A football team lineman at Colleton High School.
(c) A good friend of Tom Wingo.
(d) A transient man who stalks Lila Wingo.

4. What does Tom read in the waiting room of Dr. Lowenstein's office?
(a) A diploma of Dr. Lowenstein's hanging on the wall.
(b) A book of Savannah's poetry.
(c) A magazine about childhood emotional disorders.
(d) A book of paintings reminiscent of his own childhood.

5. Why is Tom furious with Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) She moved Savannah to a different hospital.
(b) She has refused to let Bernard practice with him.
(c) She has not told him about Renata.
(d) She called his wife in South Carolina.

Short Answer Questions

1. To teach the boy respect, what does Tom make Bernard do?

2. What event causes Tom to cry while talking to Lila?

3. The Amberjack has arrived to capture _____________.

4. What is the name of Renata Halpern's book?

5. Who does Grandpa Amos talk to while driving?

(see the answer key)

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