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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Stacey say white men use black women?
(a) Because you can't trust a white man.
(b) Because he is jealous of white men.
(c) Because white men do not respect black women.
(d) Because white men are all trouble-makers.

2. What does the county agent, Mr. Farnsworth, ask the Logans to do?
(a) He asks them to get back into the government program.
(b) He tells them they need to plant more crops to get more money.
(c) He asks them to stop their neighbor from trying to steal their land.
(d) To let them know that the government checks will be late.

3. Why does Moe Turner walk three hours every weekday?
(a) He wants to stay in shape.
(b) To get to and from his work so he can help his family.
(c) To earn extra money taking supplies to the farmers.
(d) To get an education and have a better life than his father.

4. What does Moe do when Joe Billy offers him a ride home from school?
(a) He asks if his friends can also have a ride.
(b) He accepts the ride.
(c) He ignores the other boy.
(d) He politely refuses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who set the fire on the night TJ Avery was nearly lynched?

2. What relationship does Mr. Granger have with Mrs. Lee Annie?

3. How does Stacey explain Uncle Hammer's anger about the Jacey Peters incident to Cassie?

4. Who does Mr. Farnsworth say beat him up?

5. What does Stacey say would happen to a black person who got caught using the courthouse restrooms or fountain?

(see the answer key)

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