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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the garry?
(a) The front porch, the garrett.
(b) The pecan groves.
(c) The cane field.
(d) The shady side of the house.

3. How far did Charlie go before he was hit?
(a) To the tractor.
(b) Three or Four steps.
(c) To the ditch.
(d) Across the yard.

4. What did Candy ask Snookum to do?
(a) Run and get Lou Dimes.
(b) Run and get Toddy and Minnie.
(c) Run and get Aunt Glo.
(d) Run and get people to gather at Mathu's house.

5. Why did Chimley not like white people calling him by his nickname?
(a) Chimley thought they were making fun of him.
(b) Chimley did not like white people.
(c) Because white people mistakenly called him Chimney.
(d) Because he wasn't very dark-skinned and he wondered why they called him by that name.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Aunt Glo?

3. Why is Gil upset with Mapes, the sheriff?

4. Why is Miss Merle in such a hurry to get to the quarters?

5. Who agreed with Gil?

(see the answer key)

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