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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Twenty-One, how does Lila try to distract Tom from his intentions to tell the doctor the truth about what happened to the family?
(a) Tom is not the son she wanted him to be.
(b) Tom's children are no longer attending school.
(c) Sallie is having an indiscreet affair.
(d) Lila is ill with a terminal disease.

2. Why do Tom and Savannah get in a fight near the end of Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Tom says the word "nigger."
(b) Tom refuses to give a nickel to a man begging for change.
(c) Tom makes fun of Grandpa Wingo praying.
(d) Tom steals her journal.

3. What is the initial topic of Tom's heated discussion with Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) The ignorance Tom has of mental health.
(b) The abbreviated history Tom gives of his childhood.
(c) The nature of Savannah's poetry.
(d) The doctor's refusal to give Tom her first name.

4. What does Dr. Lowenstein's husband do for a living?
(a) He is a professor at a city university.
(b) He is a writer.
(c) He is a doctor like his wife.
(d) He is a musician.

5. Which character is NOT embarrassed by Grandpa Amos' show?
(a) Luke.
(b) Tolitha.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ritual does Grandpa perform every Good Friday?

2. Why is Sallie unable to answer Tom over the phone?

3. Why does Tom call Sallie?

4. What does Tolitha do every Good Friday?

5. What is the name of the albino porpoise in Colleton?

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