2. 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 never drinks.
(d) He refuses to look at his children.

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

4. Where is Melrose Island located?
(a) Near a shipping town in North Carolina.
(b) Among the Florida Keys.
(c) Off the coast of South Carolina.
(d) Outside Long Island Sound.

5. Which of the following events does NOT transpire when Tom visits Savannah's apartment?
(a) He is threatened by a neighbor wielding a pistol.
(b) He breaks down and weeps after seeing his sister's artwork on the walls.
(c) He lies down on Savannah's bed with a migraine headache.
(d) He reads a letter from his wallet written by Savannah years ago.

6. Henry tries which of the following plots to make money?
(a) He tries farming.
(b) He buys the Esso gasoline station in Colleton.
(c) He invests in ethnic greeting cards.
(d) All of these.

7. How has Savannah responded to Tom's letters, according to Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) They have not been read by Savannah.
(b) They have inspired Savannah to overcome her illness.
(c) They have upset Savannah to the point of needing sedation.
(d) They have angered Savannah to thoughts of suicide.

8. How does the principal feel about Tom beating up Todd?
(a) He is glad.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He is ashamed.
(d) He does not care.

9. What role does Bernard actually play on his school's football team?
(a) Water boy.
(b) Bench warmer.
(c) Cornerback.
(d) Equipment manager.

10. How would you characterize Bernard's attitude in his first meeting with Tom?
(a) Anxious and enthusiastic.
(b) Dull and indifferent.
(c) Warm and amicable.
(d) Resentful and angry.

11. Where does the narrative of Chapter Four take place?
(a) On the island as Lila lays in labor.
(b) In Europe where Henry is a pilot stationed in Europe.
(c) In New York City as Savannah prepares for another performance.
(d) In Germany where Henry's plane has been shot down.

12. How do Savannah and Tom feel about their father during their teenage years?
(a) They feel nothing toward their father.
(b) They love their father.
(c) They are jealous of their father.
(d) They hate their father.

13. Why does Henry buy the tiger from the circus?
(a) As a playmate for the children.
(b) As an advertising stunt for his business.
(c) As security for the Wingo home.
(d) As a practical joke to play on Lila.

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

15. Who tries to buy Henry Wingo's island?
(a) Reese Newbury.
(b) Callanwolde Simmons.
(c) Ruby Blankenship.
(d) Amos Wingo.