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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Luke rescue his family from the attack?

2. What does Tom make Bernard wear to dinner?

3. How does Tom feel about the day they retrieved the stolen cargo from "The Amberjack"?

4. Who does Grandpa Amos talk to while driving?

5. After Susan expresses her desire for Tom at the end of Chapter Fifteen, how does the evening end for these two characters?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the symbolism of Luke's solitary war with the government?

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

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

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

6. What might the appearance of Snow symbolize?

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

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

9. What does Tom admit is even worse than the story of his family's attack?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Geographical settings carry a special significance in the novel. In fact, the narrative frequently alternates between the South and New York City. Compare and contrast these two settings. What significance do each of them hold in the story? Why does Conroy choose to alternate between the two?

Essay Topic 2

Animals and nature have a special significance and meaning in the novel. Choose one of the following animals and discuss its significance throughout the novel. Be sure to discuss any possible symbolism or figurative meaning this animal might hold in the text; i.e. its representation of a larger idea or its relevance to one or more of the characters.

A.) Caesar, the tiger.

B.) Papa John's Black widow spiders.

C.) Snow, the albino porpoise.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the dramatic irony of Dr. Lowenstein's personal circumstances while treating Savannah. How is her own marriage and family an ironic counterpoint to the narrative Tom is sharing with her about his family?

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