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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teased Billy when he missed the rabbit?
(a) Clatoo.
(b) Chimley.
(c) Dirty Red.
(d) Mat.

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

3. Why didn't the coroner want to get out of the car?
(a) He was afraid of Candy.
(b) He saw all the men with guns.
(c) He didn't walk very well.
(d) He was afraid of Mapes.

4. What was Dirty Red and his family known for?
(a) They kept the graveyard clean.
(b) They were known as good sugar cane workers.
(c) They were sharecroppers.
(d) They were considered lazy.

5. Why did Beau come after Charlie?
(a) Charlie hit Beau with his fist.
(b) Charlie told him he was quiting.
(c) Charlie called him a name.
(d) Charlie was not working hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mathu ask Snookum to get from the house when the sandwiches came?

2. What was Beulah angry about?

3. What did Miss Merle bring?

4. What was Mathu always bragging about?

5. What had Janey heard that made her believe Snookum's story?

(see the answer key)

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