Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-7

Reading Check

1. Which event is considered the “Party of the Year” in Savannah?

2. What trait do all Savannahians have, according to Williams?

3. Which political regime’s memorabilia does Williams keep in his house?

4. What are the jewels of Savannah, according to Miss Harty?

5. Where does Miss Harty take Berendt when he visits Savannah?

6. What are people who have lived in Savannah for seven generations like, according to Luther?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Who is Jim Williams? How did he help revitalize downtown Savannah?

2. What does Berendt learn at the Georgia Historical Society?

3. Who are Joe Odom and Mandy? What do they say are the three rules of Savannah?

4. What are Luther and Serena known for, and how does Berendt spend time with them?

5. Which person is referred to as the “Lady of Six Thousand Songs," and how is she acquainted with Joe?

6. Who is Lady Chablis? What does she share with Berendt about her private life?

Paired Resources

“This Story Behind this Majestic Mansion Is a Classic Southern Gothic”