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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. In a story Wash tells Naomi in March 1937, what type of girl does a farmer marry?

2. What does Naomi teach Wash in February 1937?

3. In January 1937, what time does Pastor Tom come and berate Henry for dancing?

4. When do the twins plan a party for Wash's birthday?

5. In March 1937, how many heaters does Mr. Stine, the janitor at the New London School, want Wash help him to check?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Naomi falls asleep in Mr. Pittluck's class?

2. What did the New London School give the Colored School last year, and why were those things not valuable?

3. What gifts do Naomi and Wash give one another for Christmas?

4. Why does Henry think destruction follows him?

5. What does Henry remember about getting together with Estelle?

6. What dress does Naomi have that belonged to her mother?

7. Why does Wash say that his birthday is not for another three years?

8. What does Naomi remember about a doll Henry gave her?

9. Why does "The Gang," think Miranda started whispering about Naomi and Wash?

10. What problem does Tommie have with the dress she makes for home economics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Estelle dies shortly after the twins are born. Why does Naomi feel guilty about her mother’s death? Who is culpable for her mother’s death—her or Henry?

Essay Topic 2

Naomi and Muffy are next-door neighbors. What type of relationship do they have? How does Muffy serve as a role model for Naomi?

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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