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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ella tried to call the sheriff, what did Mat do?
(a) He had Chimley talk to his wife.
(b) He ripped the phone out of the wall.
(c) He left with Clatoo in the truck.
(d) He threw a fish at Ella's head.

2. When Gil arrived at the scene of the crime, how long had his brother been dead?
(a) About four hours.
(b) About a half a day.
(c) About two hours.
(d) About a full day.

3. How old is Charlie?
(a) 30
(b) 60
(c) 70
(d) 50

4. On their way out of town, what happened to Gil and Sully?
(a) They got lost going to Marshall.
(b) People recognized Gil and wanted to wish him well in the game.
(c) They were in a car wreck.
(d) They had to drop Cal back at his dorm.

5. Why is Gil upset with Mapes, the sheriff?
(a) Gil thinks Mapes should have moved the body by now.
(b) Gil thinks Mapes should arrest Candy.
(c) Gil thinks Mapes is stalling to wait until Fix and the lynch mob arrive.
(d) Gil can't believe that there have been no arrests made.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did Gil play on the football team?

2. Why did Chimley not like white people calling him by his nickname?

3. Why does Candy slap Lou in the car?

4. What has Charlie done his whole life until today?

5. When did Chimley not mind being called by his nickname?

(see the answer key)

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