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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. What is Naomi mending when Henry returns after disappearing when the twins are sick in November1936?

2. Where does Wash meet Naomi in September 1936?

3. What last name does Henry have the children use in September 1936?

4. In September 1936, who is the teacher for Beto and Cari's class?

5. Whose church clothes did Naomi darn on page 72?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Henry bring the twins to East Texas, and why does Naomi come too?

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

3. What does Henry do when Estella dies?

4. Where does Naomi go when Henry and the twins go to the Cozy Table?

5. How does Wash meet Naomi?

6. How does Naomi burn herself?

7. What does Beto report about his first day at school?

8. What conversation do Naomi and Henry have about groceries?

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

10. How does Muffy help Naomi, and how does Naomi help her in return in October 1936?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Artistic license is the way that an author creates, art, music, or writing based on her interpretation of life. How does Perez use artistic license to create the realistic background of Out of Darkness?

Essay Topic 2

Zane Gibbler owns the oil fields. How do Gibbler and his daughter Miranda use their power and influence in the community?

Essay Topic 3

People in New London are quick to make assumptions about Naomi. Why are people in New London quick to make assumptions about Naomi? How do the stereotypes they have about Mexicans cause them to make assumptions about her?

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