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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charles think Lucas does not talk to him the second time they meet in town?
(a) He no longer owes him
(b) His wife has just died
(c) He does not like him
(d) He is ignorant

2. What does the sheriff find in the ditch?
(a) A cowboy hat
(b) A gun
(c) Mule hair
(d) A mound

3. Why does Charles think that Lucas was not lynched immediately?
(a) Because they could not find any rope
(b) Because they were not sure if he was the murderer
(c) Because Mr. Gowrie is a patient man
(d) Because the family were grieving

4. What does Uncle Gavin say the crowd did when Charles suggests that they ran?
(a) They walked away
(b) They went for a drink
(c) They forgot
(d) They gave up

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the novel's narrator?

2. What does Uncle Gavin say a black man is expected to do in the south?

3. What is the name of the man Lucas has been accused of killing?

4. What does Charles do when they hear the mule?

5. Where does Charles end up throwing the coins?

(see the answer key)

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