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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 10, Willie, The Boy No One Could Help, Chapter 11, Willie, The Baby-Face Killer.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old was Willie James when he enrolled in school?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 9.

3. When were southern states forced to give freed men the right to vote?
(a) March 1869.
(b) March 1866.
(c) March 1867.
(d) March 1868.

4. When did Willie James become part of a gang?
(a) At 8.
(b) At 9.
(c) At 12.
(d) At 6.

5. When did the state and federal elections of the late 1860's take place?
(a) 1867.
(b) 1868.
(c) 1869.
(d) 1866.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did slavery add to the culture of violence?

2. Where did Herman tell the police officers Willie's gun was?

3. What county was the most violent of the United States according to Part 1, Chapter 1?

4. What was the name of the Major being chased down in a race?

5. Who did Aaron marry after his first separation?

(see the answer key)

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