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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luke Will say to Mapes about Charlie?
(a) Luke Will tells Mapes that Mathu is the murderer, not Charlie.
(b) Luke Will tells Mapes that he wants to talk to Charlie.
(c) Luke Will tells Mapes that he's going to beat Charlie.
(d) Luke Will tells Mapes to "hand him over."

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

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

4. Where did Coot's all-colored regiment train?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) California.
(d) Ft. Bragg.

5. Why did Mat decide to go to Mathu's?
(a) Mat thought it was better than going home.
(b) Mat didn't have anywhere else to go.
(c) Mat thought it was his last chance.
(d) Mat thought it would be a good place to hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Miss Merle is talking about "Jack" who is she referring to?

2. Who shows up from the back of the house at the end of the chapter?

3. Who talks Candy into ending the events of the day?

4. What is Janey's job?

5. What kinds of flowers did Jack Toussaint grow?

(see the answer key)

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