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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Reverend Gabson say the boys were talking about?
(a) Getting an axe.
(b) Skipping school the next day.
(c) Breaking into the Barnett's store.
(d) A white handled pistol.

2. Cousin Bud tells Mama that his wife wants their daughter to. . .
(a) live with her father.
(b) live with the black for a while.
(c) go to college.
(d) pass herself off as white.

3. Mrs. Barnett says the three men were all the same:
(a) Build.
(b) Height.
(c) Weight.
(d) Age.

4. What happens to TJ Avery's appeal for a new trial?
(a) It is scheduled for a year later.
(b) It is put on hold.
(c) It is denied.
(d) It is postponed.

5. What explanation does Stacey give for Jeremy Sims making them leave?
(a) The water fountain and the restrooms inside the courthouse are for white folks.
(b) Jeremy Sims is evil like his brothers.
(c) They were supposed to wait in line and didn't.
(d) The boys went into the ladies' restroom by accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeremy give Stacey and Cassie?

2. Who lives in the Logan's shed?

3. Why is Mr. Jamison the victim of vandalism and threats?

4. What happens when Cassie takes a drink from the courthouse fountain while her brothers use the restrooms?

5. What does Mr. Granger offer to do for Papa?

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