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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What transformation occurs in Henry when he is on his shrimping boat?
(a) He never hits the children.
(b) He plays the guitar and sings often.
(c) He refuses to look at his children.
(d) He never drinks.

2. During which decade does Tom begin recalling the story of his family?
(a) 1920s.
(b) 1940s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1960s.

3. Bernard finally takes to calling Tom ______________.
(a) Coach Wingo.
(b) Coach Tom.
(c) Mr. Wingo.
(d) Uncle Tom.

4. Which family member does Tom admit to being the forbidden member of the Wingo clan?
(a) Amos.
(b) Tom.
(c) Luke.
(d) Savannah.

5. Who does Dr. Lowenstein inform Tom that she has spoken with on the phone?
(a) Luke.
(b) Sallie.
(c) Lila.
(d) Tolitha.

6. Why is Dr. Lowenstein's son alienated from his father?
(a) He cannot share his love for football with his father.
(b) His father is physically abusive, much like Tom's father.
(c) He disagrees with his father's political views.
(d) His father is rarely home because of work.

7. What does Tom recount as his reason for punching Todd Newbury?
(a) Todd stole his grandmother's camera.
(b) Todd insulted Tom's family.
(c) Todd punched Tom's brother.
(d) Todd tried to kiss Tom's sister.

8. What is Dr. Lowenstein's reaction to Tom telling the story about Todd Newbury?
(a) She is amused.
(b) She is frustrated.
(c) She is concerned.
(d) She is disinterested.

9. 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 why he maintains his racist beliefs.
(c) He promises to tell her everything she wants to know about Savannah's past.
(d) He promises to let the doctor help him with his marriage.

10. What is the initial topic of Tom's heated discussion with Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) The abbreviated history Tom gives of his childhood.
(b) The ignorance Tom has of mental health.
(c) The doctor's refusal to give Tom her first name.
(d) The nature of Savannah's poetry.

11. Why is the old German priest guilt-ridden?
(a) He refused to provide safe haven for Henry Wingo.
(b) He allows Henry to stay until he is strong enough to leave.
(c) He agreed to bless the German soldiers.
(d) He betrayed Jewish refugees hiding in his church.

12. What happens as Tom tries to explain the game of football to Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) She agrees to attend Bernard's games in the fall.
(b) She understands and appreciates the game.
(c) She refuses to understand it.
(d) She is outraged that Tom would even speak to her about sports.

13. 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) Isabel refuses to answer the door.
(c) Todd's father will erupt if he sees Tom.
(d) Todd doesn't want to speak to Tom.

14. What is the name of Tom's sister?
(a) Susan.
(b) Rose.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Lila.

15. Dr. Lowenstein admits that she finds it strange that the Wingo family would have a subscription to _______________.
(a) The New Yorker.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) The Gourmet magazine.
(d) Better Homes and Gardens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do we learn is Dr. Lowenstein's first name?

2. What news do Tom and his family discover in Chapter One?

3. Where does Lila go to reinvent herself?

4. Which of the following does Tom NOT call attention to during his formative years?

5. How does the principal feel about Tom beating up Todd?

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