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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mathu look down on some of the men who arrived to help him?
(a) Because they were poorer than him.
(b) Because they had lighter skin than Mathu.
(c) Because they worked for other people.
(d) Because they were lazy in his eyes.

2. What is Janey's job?
(a) Driver.
(b) Bartender.
(c) Field worker.
(d) Servant.

3. What war did Coot fight in?
(a) Korea.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) WWII.
(d) WWI.

4. Where does Janey tell Miss Merle that Beau was killed?
(a) In Baton Rouge.
(b) In the sugar cane field.
(c) At the Marshall main house.
(d) In the quarters.

5. When Ella tried to call the sheriff, what did Mat do?
(a) He threw a fish at Ella's head.
(b) He ripped the phone out of the wall.
(c) He left with Clatoo in the truck.
(d) He had Chimley talk to his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was sitting in Fix's lap?

2. How did Clatoo know that Candy was lying?

3. What did Miss Merle bring?

4. What are the tractor's getting closer and closer to?

5. When Miss Merle arrives back at the Marshall house, what does she tell Bea?

(see the answer key)

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