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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 take the train and not walk because the train is safer for black soldiers.
(d) He should not return because black soldiers do not get treated as well as white soldiers.

2. After receiving a copy of the Mississippi constitution, what does Mrs. Lee Annie decide she wants to do?
(a) Vote.
(b) Visit the state capitol.
(c) Learn to read.
(d) Memorize the constitution.

3. Which marble catches Cassie's eye?
(a) The big orange shooter.
(b) The cat's eye.
(c) The blue green marble.
(d) The shiny yellow marble.

4. What does Papa say when Uncle Hammer asks him about his other job?
(a) He aks Uncle Hammer to join him this year.
(b) He might not go this year.
(c) He might work on the hospital construction job instead.
(d) He might take Stacey along this year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cassie want to do when she hears Mrs. Lee Annie wants to register to vote?

2. When Russell and Dube go to the meeting, what do they witness the "night men" doing?

3. How do the Logans refer to their grandmother?

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

5. What does Cassie see Russell and Suzella do?

(see the answer key)

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