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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Snookum say that almost gives away Candy's entire plan?
(a) Snookum says he wants some ice water or he will tell Mapes who shot Beau.
(b) Snookum says he wants another sandwich because Candy didn't give him anything to run and get everybody.
(c) Snookum says Gram Mon wants a second sandwich because she was cooking dinner when someone shot Beau.
(d) Snookum says that Candy promised him sandwiches if he would keep his mouth shut.

3. Why did Mathu look down on all the other old black men?
(a) They did not work as hard at Mathu.
(b) They owned their own houses, and Mathu still worked on the Marshall land.
(c) They were not as dark skinned as Mathu, they were not as African.
(d) They were cowards and never stood up for themselves.

4. Who welcomed Gil at the door of his father's house?
(a) Fix.
(b) Jean.
(c) Russell.
(d) Sully.

5. What kinds of flowers did Jack Toussaint grow?
(a) Sunflowers.
(b) Roses.
(c) Four-o'clocks.
(d) Lillies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was sitting in Fix's lap?

2. Why did Snookum not get along with Reverend Jameson?

3. The old men want to talk inside the house alone. They do not want Candy in the house with them. Candy gets very angry. What does Mapes say is Candy's motivation?

4. What time is it when Miss Merle spots the Major asleep in the swing?

5. What did Chimley's wife say when Chimley came home?

(see the answer key)

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