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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would you characterize Tom's initial behavior towards Dr. Lowenstein?
(a) He is profane and defensive.
(b) He is candid and revealing.
(c) He is warm and receptive.
(d) He is flirtatious and charismatic.

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

3. Who does Dr. Lowenstein inform Tom that she has spoken with on the phone?
(a) Tolitha.
(b) Sallie.
(c) Luke.
(d) Lila.

4. Who is Benji Washington?
(a) A transient man who stalks Lila Wingo.
(b) A good friend of Tom Wingo.
(c) A football team lineman at Colleton High School.
(d) A black student in Colleton High School.

5. Why doesn't Susan want to call the sheriff after the family is attacked in Chapter Twenty-Two?
(a) She is unable to speak.
(b) She is too injured.
(c) She is unconscious.
(d) She is too ashamed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tom meet Sallie?

2. What does Ruby Blankenship offer the children?

3. What ritual does Grandpa perform every Good Friday?

4. Who leads the campaign to welcome a black boy into the school?

5. How does Luke advise Tom on winning the fight?

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