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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Janey tell Miss Merle that Beau was killed?
(a) In Baton Rouge.
(b) In the quarters.
(c) At the Marshall main house.
(d) In the sugar cane field.

2. When Miss Merle arrives at Mathu's house, what is the first thing that happens?
(a) Mathu fires at the car.
(b) Snookum finally gets something to eat.
(c) Lou Dimes confesses to the murder.
(d) Candy confesses to the murder.

3. What had Janey heard that made her believe Snookum's story?
(a) Miss Bea coming in the door.
(b) A shot.
(c) Fix's car coming down the road.
(d) The Major waking up.

4. What time is it when Miss Merle spots the Major asleep in the swing?
(a) 6:00 a.m.
(b) Before 12:30 p.m.
(c) After 1:00 p.m.
(d) Around dinnertime.

5. What is the garry?
(a) The shady side of the house.
(b) The cane field.
(c) The front porch, the garrett.
(d) The pecan groves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Candy say to Miss Merle when she saw her?

2. Who does Janey work for?

3. When Miss Merle arrives back at the Marshall house, what does she tell Bea?

4. What is Janey's job?

5. What does Snookum see at Mathu's house?

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