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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't the coroner want to get out of the car?
(a) He saw all the men with guns.
(b) He was afraid of Mapes.
(c) He didn't walk very well.
(d) He was afraid of Candy.

2. What does Snookum see at Mathu's house?
(a) Rufe hoeing in his garden.
(b) Corrine in her kitchen eating.
(c) Reverend Jameson standing over a body.
(d) A dead body.

3. How many miles did Lou drive from Baron rouge to Marshall?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Thirty-five.
(d) One hundred.

4. Why do Mat and Chimley fish only in one small spot?
(a) The white people have bought up the land along the river and left little room to fish.
(b) Because they are hiding from the white people.
(c) Because that is the best place to catch fish.
(d) Because they play cards at the same place.

5. How was Gable's son put to death?
(a) The electric chair.
(b) He was lynched.
(c) He died during a beating.
(d) He was shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mapes have in his mouth most of the time?

2. Where does Lou Dimes work?

3. What was Yank's job before tractors came to the sugar can fields?

4. What is the garry?

5. When Miss Merle arrives back at the Marshall house, what does she tell Bea?

(see the answer key)

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