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

2. Who does Susan finally admit Renata to be?
(a) An alter ego who helped Savannah see through one of her psychotic episodes.
(b) A patient of Dr. Lowenstein's who tried to kill Savannah.
(c) A ghost writer Savannah used to write her childhood story.
(d) A neighbor who helped Savannah write the story of her childhood.

3. In Chapter Nineteen, who helps Tom search through Savannah's apartment?
(a) Eddie Detreville.
(b) Oscar Woodhead.
(c) Luke Wingo.
(d) Dr. Lowenstein.

4. How does Herbert Woodruff speak to Tom at the dinner party?
(a) With warmth and hospitality.
(b) With cruel sarcasm.
(c) With contempt and bitterness.
(d) With disinterest and apathy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Luke go after the war?

2. Why do Tom and Savannah get in a fight near the end of Chapter Fourteen?

3. Why does Tom call Sallie?

4. Why does the Sheriff take Amos' drivers license?

5. Which character helps "The Amberjack"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it ironic that Oscar Woodhead hoists Benji on his shoulders after Colleton beats North Charleston?

2. How does the town react to "The Amberjack's" presence?

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

4. What does Henry's visit to Tom in this chapter reveal about Henry's character?

5. What are the ramifications of the divorce proceedings?

6. Why is Tom shy in the locker room at South Carolina University?

7. What does Tom realize after reading the first page of Renata's book?

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

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

10. Why is Lila bitter about Tom's decision?

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