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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Miss Merle arrives back at the Marshall house, what does she tell Bea?
(a) That Beau Boutan is dead.
(b) That she brought an apple pie for Jack.
(c) That she needs a twelve-gauge shotgun.
(d) That she needs a drink.

2. What is Janey's job?
(a) Servant.
(b) Driver.
(c) Field worker.
(d) Bartender.

3. Where does Janey tell Miss Merle that Beau was killed?
(a) At the Marshall main house.
(b) In Baton Rouge.
(c) In the sugar cane field.
(d) In the quarters.

4. Why is Miss Merle in such a hurry to get to the quarters?
(a) She is worried that Miss Bea is down there causing trouble.
(b) She is worried that the Major will wake up and be angry and go to the quarters drunk.
(c) She is worried that Janey will tell the entire town and she wants to get there before she does.
(d) She is worried that Fix is on the way and wants to get there before him.

5. Janey calls two people on the phone. Who are they?
(a) Mathu and Candy.
(b) Lou Dimes and Miss Merle.
(c) Toddy and Minnie.
(d) Miss Bea and the Major.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Janey heard that made her believe Snookum's story?

2. Which animal did Janey say Miss Merle looked like?

3. What did Candy say to Miss Merle when she saw her?

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

5. What time is it when Miss Merle spots the Major asleep in the swing?

(see the answer key)

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