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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. How old was Henry when he started following Graham Salter through the oil fields?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 17.
(d) 19.

2. What do the twins have to eat when Henry takes them to a restaurant on page 85?
(a) Eggs and bacon.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Eggs and sausage.
(d) Waffles.

3. In September 1936, where does Naomi tell the twins she will meet them after school?
(a) West side of the building.
(b) Athletic field.
(c) East side of the building.
(d) Flagpool.

4. Whose church clothes did Naomi darn on page 72?
(a) Bud's.
(b) Muffy's.
(c) J.R.'s.
(d) Joe Joe's.

5. When does the explosion take place?
(a) March 18, 1937.
(b) March 5, 1937.
(c) March 23, 1937.
(d) March 11, 1937.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the twins and Naomi come to live with Henry, how long has Estella been dead?

2. How did Naomi's father die?

3. Where did Wash's father go to college?

4. What street in New London does Cal live on?

5. In September 1936, how many days of school does Naomi miss before she finally comes to class?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are there empty frames on the wall in the living room of the Fuller's house?

2. What does Naomi remember about her mother's first miscarriage?

3. What does Wash do blindfolded at the river?

4. What happens when Naomi goes to the Turner's store?

5. What does Naomi hear some PTA mothers say about her?

6. Why is Gilbert not playing football at Kilgore College according to Tommie?

7. Who rescues Beto when he runs toward the oil rig just before it explodes?

8. What happens when Naomi goes to Masons in Egypt Town?

9. On page 140, what two things does Naomi ask Henry?

10. How does Wash meet Naomi?

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