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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the boys have breakfast before heading home?
(a) The Sheriff's office.
(b) The Sheriff's home.
(c) A local restaurant.
(d) With Aunt Mattie Jones.

2. Why does Papa refuse Mr. Granger's offer?
(a) Mr. Granger's name will be on the country records and he could then claim their land as his own.
(b) Papa is very stubborn and refuses to accept help from anyone.
(c) Papa doesn't need the help because he is expecting a monetary windfall.
(d) Papa is afraid his sharecropper friends will find out and never trust him again.

3. At church, it is discovered that Jacey Peters is pregnant. Who is rumored to be the father?
(a) Moe.
(b) Stuart.
(c) Stacey.
(d) Joe Billy.

4. Where is the first Union meeting held?
(a) In the courthouse.
(b) In the Turner barn.
(c) At the Logans.
(d) In the Logan back yard.

5. Who does Mr. Farnsworth say beat him up?
(a) Papa and Uncle Hammer.
(b) White men.
(c) Strangers.
(d) Black men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Little Man tell the others about Mr. Morrison while sitting on the river bank?

2. Who owns the beat up Ford truck that was parked outside the Barnett's store the night of the murder?

3. What happens when Suzella enrolls in the Mississippi school system?

4. What does Suzella do to try to befriend Cassie?

5. Why do they cancel the union meetings?

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