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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the oldest Logan child?
(a) Little Man.
(b) Christopher-John.
(c) Stacey.
(d) Cassie.

2. What is the argument concerning Russell's return to Indiana?
(a) He should not wear his uniform because he might be beaten by white bigots along the route he would travel.
(b) He should take friends along to protect him so he doesn't get beaten by white bigots.
(c) He should not return because black soldiers do not get treated as well as white soldiers.
(d) He should take the train and not walk because the train is safer for black soldiers.

3. Why is Mama no longer a teacher?
(a) She was fired for organizing a boycott.
(b) They no longer needed the money.
(c) She did not like working with children.
(d) She prefered chopping wood.

4. Who owns the beat up Ford truck that was parked outside the Barnett's store the night of the murder?
(a) TJ Avery.
(b) Mr. Macabee.
(c) Melvin Sims.
(d) RW Sims.

5. What explanation does Stacey give for Jeremy Sims making them leave?
(a) Jeremy Sims is evil like his brothers.
(b) They were supposed to wait in line and didn't.
(c) The water fountain and the restrooms inside the courthouse are for white folks.
(d) The boys went into the ladies' restroom by accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to TJ Avery's appeal for a new trial?

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

3. From where do they all watch the trial?

4. What happens the second time Cassie's Papa finds out she is playing marbles?

5. What does Mr. Granger offer to do for Papa?

(see the answer key)

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