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

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 left with Clatoo in the truck.
(c) He ripped the phone out of the wall.
(d) He threw a fish at Ella's head.

2. Why doesn't Janey tell Miss Bea about the murder?
(a) Miss Bea hated Beau.
(b) She thinks it would be like "talking to a wall."
(c) Miss Bea is still asleep and Janey doesn't want to wake her.
(d) Because Miss Bea in drunk on the porch swing.

3. What does Bea need before she will think of more names?
(a) A gun.
(b) To wake the Major.
(c) Another drink.
(d) Food.

4. Why did Mat feel good about what they were doing?
(a) He felt he was getting old and he wanted to shoot a gun again.
(b) He felt they were finally taking a stand and doing something different.
(c) He hadn't worked hard in a long time.
(d) He wanted to go to jail to get away from his wife.

5. Why does Candy want more men and more twelve-gauge shotguns?
(a) So Mathu will have more firepower.
(b) So Candy can pile them in the trunk of her LTD.
(c) So that is will be unclear who killed Beau.
(d) So Candy will be protected.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Miss Merle arrives at Mathu's house, what is the first thing that happens?

2. When Miss Merle is talking about "Jack" who is she referring to?

3. How did Chimley fire his gun?

4. Why hadn't Cherry shot his gun?

5. Why did Miss Merle bring a pie?

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