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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 Tom tell Dr. Lowenstein the story of his mother's quest to win the Colleton League cookbook contest?
(a) To show Lila's determination and work ethic.
(b) To show Lila's innate ability as a homemaker.
(c) To show Lila's lust to be part of the social elite.
(d) To show Lila's lack of maternal instincts.

2. Tom is determined to discover ____________.
(a) Why Dr. Lowenstein keeps her emotional distance from him.
(b) Why his wife has decided to leave him.
(c) Why Lila refuses to admit that anything traumatic happened to the children.
(d) Why Savannah has become psychotic.

3. What does Tom really think of Bernard?
(a) He thinks he is a closet homosexual.
(b) He thinks he is unhappy.
(c) He thinks he is a spoiled brat.
(d) He thinks he has a lot of athletic ability.

4. What is the name of Tom's wife?
(a) Sallie.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Rose.
(d) Lila.

5. Tom and Savannah admittedly resent their parents because ___________.
(a) They used their children as ammunition during their own battles.
(b) They separated before the children could know their father.
(c) They participated in racist rallies and demonstrations.
(d) They refused to spend any time with the children while growing up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Bernard actually play on his school's football team?

2. How does Luke advise Tom on winning the fight?

3. What does Tom read to better understand Savannah's psychosis?

4. What position does Tom play at South Carolina University?

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

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