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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Amberjack has arrived to capture _____________.
(a) Amos' flying squirrel.
(b) Henry's tiger.
(c) Ruby's wildcat.
(d) Snow.

2. What does Tom say that Grandmother Tolitha did immediately following Papa John's death?
(a) She traveled the world until her money ran out.
(b) She went back to Grandpa Wingo.
(c) She became a religious fanatic.
(d) She moved into a nursing home.

3. Why does Tom begin writing letters to South Carolina?
(a) He is writing his wife to reignite the lost romance between them.
(b) He is writing schools to find a football coaching position.
(c) He is writing his mother to reconcile their estranged relationship.
(d) He is writing Luke to tell him about Savannah's progress.

4. What does Tom really think of Bernard?
(a) He thinks he is a closet homosexual.
(b) He thinks he is a spoiled brat.
(c) He thinks he is unhappy.
(d) He thinks he has a lot of athletic ability.

5. What does Tom promise to tell Dr. Lowenstein during dinner?
(a) He promises to tell her why he maintains his racist beliefs.
(b) He promises to call his mother and tell her how he feels.
(c) He promises to tell her everything she wants to know about Savannah's past.
(d) He promises to let the doctor help him with his marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lila teach her children to do?

2. How many different types of Wingos are there according to Tom?

3. What is Dr. Lowenstein's reaction to Tom telling the story about Todd Newbury?

4. Where are Tom and Dr. Lowenstein at the start of Chapter Six?

5. How does the principal feel about Tom beating up Todd?

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