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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Jacob feel bad about his sister's death?
(a) He never liked his sister and wished her dead many times.
(b) He saw it happen but didn't know how to swim to save her.
(c) He was too little to do anything about it.
(d) He didn't stand up for her or say anything at the time of her death.

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

3. Why did Billy miss when he shot at the rabbit?
(a) Billy did not have good eyesight.
(b) Billy heard a shot in the distance that scared him.
(c) Billy was known to be a very bad shot with a gun.
(d) Billy jumped because he thought it was a snake.

4. What days did Mat and Chimley fish on the river?
(a) Sundays after church.
(b) Mondays and Wednesdays.
(c) Tuesdays and Thursdays.
(d) Saturdays only.

5. Why did Clatoo let the men out of the truck before they arrived at Mathu's?
(a) They were out of room in the truck.
(b) Clatoo thought those men should walk.
(c) Clatoo wanted to go pick up more supplies.
(d) Clatoo wanted to pick up more men and all walk to Mathu's together,

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Janey worry when Miss Bea is gathering pecans?

2. Why doesn't Janey tell Miss Bea about the murder?

3. What kinds of flowers did Jack Toussaint grow?

4. Who is Snookum's grandmother?

5. What happened when Mat returned home with his fish?

(see the answer key)

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