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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who set the fire on the night TJ Avery was nearly lynched?
(a) TJ Avery.
(b) Stacey Logan.
(c) Papa Logan.
(d) Cassie Logan.

2. What does Papa say about laws?
(a) Laws can be ignored if you don't like them.
(b) Laws are outdated.
(c) Laws are fair to everyone.
(d) Laws are made for white people.

3. What happens when Stacey and Little Willie try to get a job at the hospital construction site?
(a) They are both sent away and told not to come back.
(b) Stacey is offered a job whitewashing for a week.
(c) They are both offered a job whitewashing for a week.
(d) Stacey is told he is too weak to do the work.

4. What decision does Papa Logan make that upsets his wife?
(a) He is going to sell the farm.
(b) He is going back to work for the railroad.
(c) He is going to join the union.
(d) He is going to sell some acreage to Mr. Granger.

5. What happens when Cassie takes a drink from the courthouse fountain while her brothers use the restrooms?
(a) Jeremy Sims tells the sheriff they are there.
(b) The white folks inside look at them with disgust.
(c) The sheriff chases them out of the building.
(d) Jeremy Sims grabs her and the boys and makes them leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stacey expect will happen if his Papa finds out he is going to the trial?

2. Who is driving the bright yellow Ford?

3. How do the Logans refer to their grandmother?

4. What sustains life in this small southern town?

5. What is the first lesson Mama teaches Mrs. Lee Annie about the constitution?

(see the answer key)

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