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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Henry is recalled to the Air Force to go to Korea, where do Lila and the children go to live?
(a) They go to live on the Air Force base in Hawaii.
(b) They go to live with Henry's mother in Decatur.
(c) They go to live with Lila's family in Charlotte.
(d) They go to live with Henry's mother in Atlanta.

2. What do we learn is Dr. Lowenstein's first name?
(a) Susan.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Sallie.
(d) Samantha.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom do while waiting for Bernard in Central Park?

2. What does Tom see as the character flaw in Tolitha?

3. Why is the old German priest guilt-ridden?

4. Why does Tolitha ask Luke to take pictures of her in the coffin?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the death of Rose Ann reveal the nature of the Wingo parents?

2. How does the fury of the storm echo the plight of Lila Wingo?

3. What is the significance of the game Tom plays with his daughters?

4. What is curious about Tolitha and Amos having Henry for a son?

5. How does the phone call contrast with the idyllic opening of Chapter 1?

6. Why does Tom punch Todd Newbury, and what does this reveal or suggest about Tom?

7. Why does Tom feel Grandma Tolitha returns to Grandpa Wingo?

8. Why does Tom admit to hating both men and women equally?

9. What is one of the benefits of Tom's extraordinary childhood?

10. How does Tom explain the recording of Savannah's psychotic seizure?

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