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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom read in the waiting room of Dr. Lowenstein's office?
(a) A book of Savannah's poetry.
(b) A diploma of Dr. Lowenstein's hanging on the wall.
(c) A book of paintings reminiscent of his own childhood.
(d) A magazine about childhood emotional disorders.

2. What is it about Henry Wingo that is difficult for Tom to reconcile?
(a) He cannot understand how Tolitha and Amos created such a dangerous man.
(b) He does not know why his father loved Luke more than Tom.
(c) He does not think his father taught him anything growing up.
(d) He does not see how the war made his father such an emotional person.

3. What does Tom see as the character flaw in Tolitha?
(a) She has a violent side like her son.
(b) She refuses to attend church with her husband.
(c) She turns to drinking whenever a situation is tense.
(d) She relies too much on superstition.

4. What is the name of Tom's wife?
(a) Rose.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Sallie.
(d) Lila.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruby Blankenship offer the children?

2. How many children do Tom and his wife have?

3. According to Tom, which character seems to be the most caring person in the children's lives?

4. After the children are in bed, where do Tom and his wife go?

5. Which family member does Tom admit to being the forbidden member of the Wingo clan?

(see the answer key)

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