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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Papa reveal to Cassie about his grandfather?
(a) His grandfather was a slave owner and owned his grandmother.
(b) His grandfather hated blacks and wouldn't touch a white woman.
(c) His father fell in love with a white woman but couldn't marrry her.
(d) His grandfather married a white woman and she abandoned him with their children.

2. What happens to TJ Avery's appeal for a new trial?
(a) It is scheduled for a year later.
(b) It is denied.
(c) It is postponed.
(d) It is put on hold.

3. How does the Sheriff refer to the union that is forming?
(a) A negro conspiracy.
(b) A big mistake.
(c) A socialist conspiracy.
(d) An illegal activity.

4. What does Papa do when he hears the news?
(a) He waits to hear more.
(b) He begins a new search.
(c) He tells the Sheriff.
(d) He goes to find out more.

5. What is the consequence of Papa's decision to quit the government program?
(a) He will be able to stop paying high taxes.
(b) He will pay higher taxes.
(c) He will set a bad example to other farmers.
(d) Nothing will happen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Moe do when Joe Billy offers him a ride home from school?

2. What does Wordell do while Cassie is sick?

3. What does Cassie remember Mrs. Lee Annie telling her about Wordell?

4. Why does Moe Turner walk three hours every weekday?

5. Why did Wordell kill the cat?

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