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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Mapes have in his mouth most of the time?
(a) A toothpick.
(b) A cigar.
(c) Gum.
(d) A Life Saver candy.

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

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

5. What did the men begin saying one at a time?
(a) They each confessed to the murder of Beau.
(b) That they would never leave.
(c) That they were hungry.
(d) How much they each hated Beau.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Gable's sixteen-year-old son put to death?

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

3. What did Mapes do to try to get the truth from the old men?

4. Who is Snookum's grandmother?

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

(see the answer key)

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