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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Mat and Chimley fish only in one small spot?
(a) Because they play cards at the same place.
(b) Because that is the best place to catch fish.
(c) The white people have bought up the land along the river and left little room to fish.
(d) Because they are hiding from the white people.

2. When did Chimley not mind being called by his nickname?
(a) When Mr. Lou talked to him.
(b) When his friends were talking to him.
(c) When Candy talked to him.
(d) When his momma talked to him.

3. What phrase does Charlie keep saying over and over again?
(a) I need a tractor to work in the fields.
(b) I'm a man.
(c) I killed Beau.
(d) I need a better house.

4. Why did Beau come after Charlie?
(a) Charlie hit Beau with his fist.
(b) Charlie was not working hard.
(c) Charlie called him a name.
(d) Charlie told him he was quiting.

5. Why was Clatoo dressed in a nice shirt and bow tie?
(a) He was returning from work.
(b) He had just been to a funeral.
(c) He had just returned from church with Reverend Jameson.
(d) He sold vegetables out of his truck and always wanted to remind people that he was a businessman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the coroner afraid to get out of his car?

2. How was Gable's son put to death?

3. Why was Lou not at work?

4. What was Dirty Red and his family known for?

5. What kinds of flowers did Jack Toussaint grow?

(see the answer key)

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