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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. What does Lila ask Tom to do for her before Mrs. Newbury's death?
(a) Testify for her at the divorce hearings.
(b) Protect Luke from hurting himself.
(c) Get rid of Henry's belongings.
(d) Pack her clothes at Melrose Island.

2. Why does Lila insist that Tom remain silent about the past?
(a) Because the doctor will not understand.
(b) Because Tom's wife should hear the story first.
(c) Because Luke will be crushed by the news.
(d) Because Savannah will write about it.

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

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

5. Why doesn't Savannah go to New York after graduation as she originally planned?
(a) Her suicide attempt.
(b) Her allegiance to her family.
(c) Her fear of the city.
(d) Her lack of finances.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Grandpa take the children after his Good Friday performance?

2. Who is Benji Washington?

3. Who does Grandpa Amos talk to while driving?

4. The Amberjack has arrived to capture _____________.

5. What position does Tom play at South Carolina University?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the ramifications of the divorce proceedings?

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

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

5. Why does Tom agree to help find Luke?

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

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

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

9. What is different, according to Susan, about the way Bernard interacts with Tom and his father?

10. Why does Tom decide to tell Dr. Lowenstein about the fateful day on the island?

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