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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. While fighting in the Vietnam War, how does Luke survive a near-fatal ambush as he looks for a downed pilot?
(a) He shoots his way past enemy lines.
(b) He swims three miles to his ship.
(c) He is rescued by the lieutenant.
(d) He hides in an old army bunker.

2. What does Tolitha do every Good Friday?
(a) She leaves town to visit family.
(b) She joins her husband in his rituals.
(c) She gets drunk in her room.
(d) She goes to church and prays.

3. Where does Tom meet Sallie?
(a) At the library.
(b) At the student union.
(c) In his psychology class.
(d) At the phone booth bank.

4. Who is the only friend to care for Isabel on her deathbed?
(a) Tom.
(b) Henry.
(c) Luke.
(d) Lila.

5. Where do Tom and Susan go after the dinner party?
(a) Susan's terrace.
(b) Savannah's apartment.
(c) Tom's hotel room.
(d) Central Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. To teach the boy respect, what does Tom make Bernard do?

2. Why does Susan return inside from the terrace after talking with Tom after dinner in Chapter Fifteen?

3. Which character challenges Tom to a fight after school?

4. Tom wonders why Susan told him she thought her husband _________________.

5. What is the name of the poem Savannah reads at Luke's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What might the appearance of Snow symbolize?

2. What is significant about the new black student's ability to beat Tom in a race?

3. What does Tom suspect about Amos' Good Friday walk?

4. What does Tom recognize as he has dinner with his mother?

5. Why does Tom agree to help find Luke?

6. Why does Tom get in a fight in Chapter 17?

7. What are the ramifications of the divorce proceedings?

8. What plans do the Wingo children have after graduation?

9. Why does Tom continue searching through Savannah's apartment?

10. Why is Tom jealous of Savannah in Chapter 18?

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