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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What moment of the story does Charles think back to?
(a) His first meeting with Lucas
(b) The trip to the cemetery
(c) His breakfast that morning
(d) A conversation with Aleck

2. Who does Gavin say has to give the black man the right to be free in the south?
(a) The President
(b) The governor
(c) The court of law
(d) Southern gentlemen

3. Who does Charles go home to speak to?
(a) Uncle Gavin
(b) Aleck
(c) His father
(d) His mother

4. What are the two women doing outside the jail?
(a) Dancing
(b) Sewing
(c) Cleaning
(d) Cooking

5. What does Charles's mother give him when he arrives home?
(a) Tea
(b) A kiss
(c) A cigarette
(d) Coffee

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Sheriff and Uncle Gavin want to sit out in front of the jail?

2. Who has the sheriff hired to look after Lucas?

3. Where does Gavin say the black man is from?

4. Why are the black prisoners afraid to make a noise?

5. Who does Gavin say is there to keep the crowd under control?

(see the answer key)

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