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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Grandmother say a black boy ate the melon?
(a) He was obsessed with water melons
(b) He saw the initials E.A.T.
(c) He was jealous of Edgar
(d) He was hungry

2. Who is the only member of the family who does not go in the woods?
(a) Baby
(b) Grandmother
(c) June Starr
(d) Mother

3. Why does the driver want John to stay with his mother?
(a) His mother's life is in danger
(b) A boy should always stick with his mother
(c) She is injured
(d) Children make him nervous

4. How many more gunshots do they hear from the woods?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Two
(d) One

5. Why does Grandmother dress so smartly?
(a) She is always on the look out for a new man
(b) So if they have an accident and she dies they will see she was a lady
(c) To hint that she wants to stop at a nice restaurant on the way
(d) To feel good about herself

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Grandmother hide her cat?

2. Where is the plantation Grandmother can remember?

3. What does Grandmother say when The Misfit apologizes for not wearing a shirt?

4. Who does June Star not want to hold hands with?

5. What does the Misfit tell the family once they know his identity?

(see the answer key)

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