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

2. From where do they all watch the trial?
(a) From outside the courthouse.
(b) From the back of the wagon.
(c) From the courthouse hallway.
(d) From the back row of the courtroom.

3. Who is with Doris Ann when they find her hanging from the church bell rope?
(a) Joe.
(b) Ella Lou Hicks.
(c) Wordell.
(d) Mr. Ellis.

4. What is Papa's other job?
(a) Teaching at the high school.
(b) Working on Mr. Granger's farm.
(c) Working for the railroad.
(d) Helping build the new hospital.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On the day of the trial, who does Stacey meet at the crossroad?

3. What does Papa say about laws?

4. What surrounds the town?

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

(see the answer key)

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