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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Arrabelle Smalls?
(a) Arrabelle is the Meechams' neighbor.
(b) Arrabelle is the Meechams' new maid.
(c) Arrabelle is Bull's sister.
(d) Arrabelle is Varney's wife.

2. What does Bull not tolerate with either his men or his family?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Poor hygiene.
(c) Poor morale.
(d) Disrespect.

3. Who is Red Pettus?
(a) Toomer's neighbor and local bully.
(b) A local boy Ben has befriended.
(c) Another flower salesman.
(d) Toomer's cousin.

4. Where have the Meecham children been living for the past year?
(a) With their aunt in Mississippi.
(b) With their grandmother in Atlanta.
(c) With their cousins in New York.
(d) With their mother in Ravenel.

5. What is the name of the Meecham family dog?
(a) Broccoli.
(b) Okra.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Spot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lillian suggest Bull do when he meets with Varney?

2. Where do Ben and Toomer go the Saturday after they meet?

3. Who dies first in the game?

4. Who is Colonel Hedgepath?

5. Who comes to the Meecham house in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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