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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news do Tom and his family discover in Chapter One?
(a) Tom's father recently passed away.
(b) Lila has finally remarried.
(c) Savannah has tried to commit suicide again.
(d) Tom's brother decided to move back home.

2. Why does Tom tell Dr. Lowenstein the story of his mother's quest to win the Colleton League cookbook contest?
(a) To show Lila's innate ability as a homemaker.
(b) To show Lila's determination and work ethic.
(c) To show Lila's lust to be part of the social elite.
(d) To show Lila's lack of maternal instincts.

3. 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) Lila is ill with a terminal disease.
(b) Sallie is having an indiscreet affair.
(c) Tom's children are no longer attending school.
(d) Tom is not the son she wanted him to be.

4. After Susan expresses her desire for Tom at the end of Chapter Fifteen, how does the evening end for these two characters?
(a) Susan warns Tom that their relationship is getting too intimate.
(b) Tom breaks down in tears from missing his wife.
(c) Tom leaves hastily with Susan on the terrace.
(d) Tom and Susan sleep together.

5. Whose photo does Tom find in Savannah's apartment?
(a) Tom and Savannah.
(b) Amos and Tolitha Wingo.
(c) Renata Halpern.
(d) Lila Wingo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom recalls a time during his________ year when he killed a bald eagle.

2. What does Tom recall Savannah used to do with special gifts?

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

4. What position does Tom play in the game against North Charleston?

5. Why won't Lila buy Tom the clothes he asks for?

(see the answer key)

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