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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 does Charles think his father is so angry?
(a) He has no control over the situation
(b) He is mean, bitter and racist
(c) He has stomach cramps
(d) He is tired

2. Who digs at the mound?
(a) The sheriff
(b) Charles
(c) The hound dog
(d) The twins

3. What does Mr. Gowrie pull out from his undershirt?
(a) A knife
(b) A gun
(c) A crucifix
(d) His other arm

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

5. What is the first thing Charles does when he arrives home?
(a) He makes a cup of coffee
(b) He runs up to his room
(c) He goes to the bathroom
(d) He goes to the haybarn

Short Answer Questions

1. What age had Charles's mother sworn she would allow her son coffee?

2. What does Charles's mother give him when he arrives home?

3. Where do the group find Vinson's body?

4. What does Charles make his friends while they wait?

5. Where does Charles ride to with Gavin?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter six how does Uncle Gavin calm Charles down enough to take him to the cemetery?

2. Why does Charles hold such respect for Miss Habersham?

3. Why do you think Mr. Gowrie asks his sons to dig up Vince's grave?

4. Why do you think Lucas did not tell the full story in the first place?

5. How do Gavin and the Sheriff plan to catch Crawford?

6. Why is Charles so interested in why the black worker is plowing the field?

7. Who does the sheriff think the man is who passed Charles on the road to the cemetery?

8. For what reason does Charles think Lucas was not lynched?

9. Describe the Gowrie clan

10. Why do the people surrounding the jail quickly disperse when they arrive with the dead body?

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