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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2 Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing of value that Winfield owns?
(a) His violin.
(b) His flute.
(c) His guitar.
(d) His trumpet.

2. What does Avery's father say one should always seek when associating with people?
(a) A good mix.
(b) One's own level.
(c) The quiet people in the corner.
(d) The most important people.

3. What did Avery's great grandfather and his negro servant build?
(a) A housing estate.
(b) A brewery.
(c) A cotton plantation.
(d) A sugarcane plantation.

4. What is Boudreaux's first name?
(a) Andry.
(b) Toussaint.
(c) Gomwz.
(d) Leadbelly.

5. What is the title of Book II?
(a) Big Midnight Special.
(b) The TB Blues.
(c) The Last Train to Memphis.
(d) Goodnight Irene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Avery's father think could ruin Avery's life?

2. What kind of disease does Hunnicott say Troy has?

3. Who was believed to have killed the Spaniard who killed Avery's great grandfather?

4. In what month do they begin cutting the cane?

5. Why is Avery no longer working at the farm?

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