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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Tom's sister?
(a) Savannah.
(b) Susan.
(c) Lila.
(d) Rose.

2. Tom recalls a time during his________ year when he killed a bald eagle.
(a) Tenth.
(b) Twentieth.
(c) Fifteenth.
(d) Fifth.

3. Why does Amos bring everyone to the hayloft barn?
(a) Because racist townsfolk are threatening the Wingo servants.
(b) Because robbers have broken into the house.
(c) Because Amos wants to have a prayer meeting.
(d) Because the storm begins to flood the house.

4. Why do Tom and Luke travel to New York City?
(a) To see the Broadway show Savannah was starring in.
(b) To meet the paternal grandfather they never knew.
(c) To visit their sick father in the hospital.
(d) To attend Savannah's poetry reading.

5. Which of the following does Tom NOT call attention to during his formative years?
(a) Opposing the war.
(b) Being a cadet in ROTC.
(c) Running for local office.
(d) Defending black equality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time has passed since Tom and Luke went to visit their sister in New York?

2. Where is Melrose Island located?

3. Tom recounts that, while growing up, the Wingo children had no idea ______________.

4. When Henry is recalled to the Air Force to go to Korea, where do Lila and the children go to live?

5. How does Tom characterize himself in relation to the other Wingo children?

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