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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mr. Jamison the victim of vandalism and threats?
(a) Because the black community hates him.
(b) Because he is an outsider.
(c) Because no one likes a black lawyer.
(d) Because he is a white lawyer representing a black man.

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

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

4. Who offers milk to the young man?
(a) PaPa Logan.
(b) Mrs. Lee Annie Lees.
(c) Stacey Logan.
(d) Cassie Logan.

5. What does Stacey say would happen to a black person who got caught using the courthouse restrooms or fountain?
(a) They would have to clean the toilets.
(b) The white folks would chase them home.
(c) They would get in a lot of trouble.
(d) The Sheriff would arrest them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Stacey give for Jeremy Sims making them leave?

2. At the trial, what does Mrs. Jim Lee Barnett say she and her husband found when they came downstairs the night her husband was murdered?

3. Who is in jail, accused of killing Mr. Barnett?

4. Why does Papa refuse Mr. Granger's offer?

5. What does Mama tell Cassie when she is told about the TJ's trial?

(see the answer key)

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