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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charles think that Lucas was not lynched immediately?
(a) Because they were not sure if he was the murderer
(b) Because they could not find any rope
(c) Because Mr. Gowrie is a patient man
(d) Because the family were grieving

2. Where does Charles eat his breakfast?
(a) In the lounge
(b) In the dining room
(c) In the kitchen
(d) In the garden

3. What does Charles see a black man doing in a field?
(a) Running
(b) Shooting a white man
(c) Smoking
(d) Plowing

4. What did Lucas alway wear when he went into town?
(a) His gold cufflinks
(b) His grandfather's jacket
(c) His pocket watch
(d) His pistol

5. Why does Charles refuse to go with Gavin?
(a) He is scared
(b) He is afraid the crowd will hurt the women
(c) Gavin is drunk
(d) He is afraid what his mother will say

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Gavin say a black man is expected to do in the south?

2. Who does Lucas order to pick the money up from the floor?

3. What do the twins find in the pine coffin?

4. What does Charles make his friends while they wait?

5. What does Charles notice about the roads?

(see the answer key)

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