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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 Isabel Newbury leave Tom and his mother standing on the porch?
(a) Standing on the porch is part of Tom's punishment.
(b) Todd's father will erupt if he sees Tom.
(c) Todd doesn't want to speak to Tom.
(d) Isabel refuses to answer the door.

2. What do we learn about Lila's father in Chapter Eleven?
(a) He was a cheapskate.
(b) He was an evil-tempered drunk.
(c) He was a caring and loving provider.
(d) He was deadpan and nondescript.

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 is not the son she wanted him to be.
(b) Sallie is having an indiscreet affair.
(c) Tom's children are no longer attending school.
(d) Lila is ill with a terminal disease.

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

5. According to Tom, which character seems to be the most caring person in the children's lives?
(a) Papa John.
(b) Tolitha.
(c) Lila.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom recall Savannah used to do with special gifts?

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

3. Which of the following events does NOT transpire when Tom visits Savannah's apartment?

4. Who does Grandpa Amos talk to while driving?

5. Tom and Savannah admittedly resent their parents because ___________.

(see the answer key)

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