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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of job did Montgomery have?
(a) Gambler
(b) Undertaker
(c) Timber buyer
(d) Barman

2. What type of gun does the sheriff think killed Lucas?
(a) A German Luger
(b) Colt. 41
(c) A Winchester
(d) A Walther PP

3. What does Gavin say happens in early May?
(a) The folk and country festival
(b) Spring
(c) The cotton planting season
(d) Lynching

4. What does Charles do when they hear the mule?
(a) Asks who it is
(b) Greets the mule and its rider cordially
(c) Shoots at the mule blindly
(d) Drives off the road

5. Who does not want Charles's mother to go to the jail?
(a) Charles
(b) Uncle Gavin
(c) The Sheriff
(d) Charles's father

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the sheriff put Lucas in a cell usually reserved for white prisoners?

2. What do the crowd do when they see Vinson's dead body?

3. What is the name of Lucas's wife?

4. Where does Uncle Gavin tell Lucas he shot the man?

5. Where did Lucas have his gun when they found him standing over the dead man?

(see the answer key)

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