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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the two men continue to fish after they heard about the murder?
(a) They were waiting for their wives to call them to dinner.
(b) The were scared because of what had happened in the past.
(c) They were waiting for further instructions.
(d) They were thinking about where to hide.

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

3. What instructions did Candy give to Snookum about Mr. Lou?
(a) Candy told Snookum to bring Mr. Lou back with him and she would give Snookum a treat.
(b) Candy told Snookum to call Mr. Lou on the phone inside Mathu's house.
(c) Candy told Snookum to have Janey call Mr. Lou.
(d) Candy told Snookum to run fetch Mr. Lou from the newspaper.

4. Why is Miss Merle in such a hurry to get to the quarters?
(a) She is worried that Miss Bea is down there causing trouble.
(b) She is worried that Janey will tell the entire town and she wants to get there before she does.
(c) She is worried that the Major will wake up and be angry and go to the quarters drunk.
(d) She is worried that Fix is on the way and wants to get there before him.

5. What kind of a cap was Chimley wearing?
(a) A straw hat.
(b) A very smart dress hat.
(c) His army hat.
(d) A Dodgers' baseball cap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Miss Merle see when she turned into the quarters?

2. Where does Janey live?

3. Why did Mat feel good about what they were doing?

4. When Ella tried to call the sheriff, what did Mat do?

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

(see the answer key)

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