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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charles initially think he no longer owes Lucas a debt?
(a) He bought Molly a dress
(b) Lucas does not notice him
(c) Lucas is a black man
(d) Lucas is a criminal

2. Why are the black prisoners afraid to make a noise?
(a) They may by mistaken for Lucas
(b) They will not get fed
(c) Too much noise will set off a time bomb
(d) The sheriff is asleep

3. Who rides the horse from the truck to the cemetery?
(a) Charles
(b) Aleck
(c) Miss Habersham
(d) Gavin

4. Why must they hide the truck when they reach the cemetery?
(a) The truck is stolen
(b) In case the Gowries are near by
(c) It is an expensive truck
(d) The sheriff is guarding the grave

5. What does Charles say Will is reading?
(a) The funny papers
(b) Das Capital
(c) Dashiel Hammet
(d) A newsletter

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Charles meet for the first time when he climbs out of the water?

2. What does Gavin say happens in early May?

3. Who is the sheriff bringing to jail?

4. What does Lucas want while he sits in the car?

5. Who is the oldest of the Gowrie clan?

(see the answer key)

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