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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 did Naomi's father die?

2. On page 55, what does Tommie offer Naomi and the twins when she invites them for snacks?

3. In September 1936, how many kids are in Beto and Cari's class?

4. In September 1936, what color shoe does Wash find that belongs to Naomi?

5. After the first day of school in September 1936, what does Naomi fix for supper?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What rules does Henry have for Naomi, Beto, and Cari when they start school in New London?

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

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

5. What does Henry do when Estella dies?

6. How does Beto feel when he goes to his first church service?

7. How does Naomi burn herself?

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

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

10. What does Henry do when the twins are sick and throwing up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry takes Beto to target practice. Why is the trip not successful? What does it reveal about the relationship between Henry and Beto?

Essay Topic 2

Naomi and the twins have their first Christmas in New London. What gifts do they give one another and Henry, and what do the gifts symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leave readers wondering what will happen next. How does Perez use cliffhangers in Out of Darkness? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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