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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who or what is "Callanwolde"?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) It is one of the words Savannah repeats on Dr. Lowenstein's recording.
(c) It is the buzz word used by the children to indicate any kind of danger.
(d) It is the woods around the Chandler estate.

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

4. 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 lust to be part of the social elite.
(b) To show Lila's determination and work ethic.
(c) To show Lila's lack of maternal instincts.
(d) To show Lila's innate ability as a homemaker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom characterize himself in relation to the other Wingo children?

2. Why are Tom and Luke awakened in the middle of the night while visiting Savannah in New York in Chapter Two?

3. What does Tom see as the character flaw in Tolitha?

4. What is the name of Tom's wife?

5. Who does Dr. Lowenstein inform Tom that she has spoken with on the phone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the topic of Savannah's poetry?

2. How has coaching Bernard helped Tom?

3. How does the phone call contrast with the idyllic opening of Chapter 1?

4. How does Dr. Lowenstein perceive Lila in Chapter Six?

5. What kind of family does the Prologue portray?

6. How does the fury of the storm echo the plight of Lila Wingo?

7. How does Tom turn the tables on Bernard?

8. What is one of the benefits of Tom's extraordinary childhood?

9. Why does Tom feel Grandma Tolitha returns to Grandpa Wingo?

10. How does the Prologue present the father of the Wingo children?

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