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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 Luke go after the war?
(a) Colleton.
(b) Charleston.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Savannah.

2. How do the children get around the night watchman on "The Amberjack"?
(a) Sleeping pills.
(b) A swift blow to the back of his head.
(c) A bottle of gin.
(d) A clever distraction.

3. Who hatches a plan to rescue "The Amberjack's" cargo?
(a) Tom.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Henry.
(d) Luke.

4. What is the name of the poem Savannah reads at Luke's funeral?
(a) The Island of Wonder.
(b) The Aging Glory.
(c) The Prince of Tides.
(d) The Southern Way.

5. Who does Henry bring with him to the game?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Tolitha.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Amos.

Short Answer Questions

1. While fighting in the Vietnam War, how does Luke survive a near-fatal ambush as he looks for a downed pilot?

2. Who takes a stand for Benji before the football game against North Charleston?

3. What ritual does Grandpa perform every Good Friday?

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

5. How does Tom feel after reading Renata's book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What feelings do the townspeople have toward Amos?

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

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

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

5. What admission does Susan make that startles Tom over dinner?

6. How does Tom ironically avenge Herbert's rude behavior?

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

8. How could you characterize Luke's experiences in Vietnam?

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

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

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