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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do they find the grave so quickly?
(a) It is the only one with a headstone
(b) It was the first one dug that winter
(c) It is full of fresh flowers
(d) It is biggest in the graveyard

2. What does Uncle Gavin and the Sheriff want the boys to do?
(a) Go home
(b) Keep an eye on Lucas
(c) Go to school
(d) Keep an eye on the cemetary

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

4. What does Paralee's father say men concentrate too much on?
(a) Facts
(b) Love
(c) Intuition
(d) Money

5. What does Lucas demand Charles does?
(a) Tell a joke
(b) Warm himself by the fire
(c) Cook him dinner
(d) Talk to his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Charles when he first met Lucas?

2. When is Charles afraid the the town folk will lynch Lucas?

3. Who does the sheriff phone to organize an exhumation order?

4. What does Charles realize when Lucas notices him?

5. Who stops Lucas from from getting lynched?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sheriff Hampton so reluctant to react to Charles story about the mule?

2. In what way does Charles show he is the epiphany of a southern gentleman in chapter four?

3. Why is Lucas not popular with white people in the town?

4. Why does Miss Habersham help Lucas out?

5. What is Charles' attitude towards his black servant Aleck Sander?

6. How does Charles still know that he still owes Lucas a debt?

7. Why does Lucas want Charles to dig up Gowrie's body?

8. Describe what Charles remembers about Lucas from four years ago

9. Describe the painting in Lucas's cabin.

10. In what way does Charles become obsessed by the incident?

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