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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, Chapter 14, Willie, Counsel for the Defense.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the violence in the county originate from according to Butterfield?
(a) Poor economic conditions.
(b) The absence of organized government.
(c) Old blood feuds between families and clans.
(d) The availability of guns.

2. What was the rule since the law was not trusted?
(a) Having fun.
(b) Silence.
(c) Honor.
(d) Money.

3. Who was hung at the start of Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) John Herrin.
(b) William Herrin.
(c) Markus Herrin.
(d) Robert Herrin.

4. Who was elected in the elections of 1876?
(a) White Democrats.
(b) Black Republicans.
(c) Black Democrats.
(d) White Republicans.

5. What did the whites, who feared the newly freed slaves, start in South Carolina?
(a) A series of lawsuits.
(b) Selling off their properties.
(c) Plans to import Chinese workers.
(d) Guerrilla war against blacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Willie's sentence?

2. When did Butch become a full-time student?

3. When was James born?

4. Where did Willie James and his other grandmother, Cora Mae Jones, go when he was 8?

5. When was Willie released from prison according to Part IV, Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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