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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who carried his gun like a soldier?
(a) Mat.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Clatoo.
(d) Chimley.

2. When Miss Merle arrives at Mathu's house, what is the first thing that happens?
(a) Mathu fires at the car.
(b) Candy confesses to the murder.
(c) Snookum finally gets something to eat.
(d) Lou Dimes confesses to the murder.

3. What kind of a cap was Chimley wearing?
(a) A very smart dress hat.
(b) His army hat.
(c) A straw hat.
(d) A Dodgers' baseball cap.

4. What did Candy say to Miss Merle when she saw her?
(a) "I loved the pie."
(b) "Did you bring guns?"
(c) "I shot Beau."
(d) "Where is Lou?"

5. Why did Mat feel good about what they were doing?
(a) He hadn't worked hard in a long time.
(b) He felt they were finally taking a stand and doing something different.
(c) He wanted to go to jail to get away from his wife.
(d) He felt he was getting old and he wanted to shoot a gun again.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Candy's parents die?

2. Janey calls two people on the phone. Who are they?

3. Why do Mat and Chimley fish only in one small spot?

4. Why does Janey worry when Miss Bea is gathering pecans?

5. Who helped raise Candy?

(see the answer key)

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