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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't PaPa want his children to play marbles?
(a) He considers it to be gambling.
(b) It is time for dinner.
(c) He is afraid someone would fall on them.
(d) He wants them to do their chores.

3. What does Mr. Morrison do for the Logans?
(a) He babysits the children when the parents go out.
(b) He is their driver.
(c) He is their guest.
(d) He is a farm hand.

4. 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) Jeremy Sims grabs her and the boys and makes them leave.
(d) The sheriff chases them out of the building.

5. On Sunday morning, what secret does Cassie have?
(a) She has a secret game of marbles planned.
(b) She is going to visit Wordell in the woods.
(c) She has a secret crush on Son Boy.
(d) She is going to skip church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only reason why TJ Avery was not lynched after he was caught?

2. Who sneaks a ride to the trial with Joe and Wordell?

3. Which marble catches Cassie's eye?

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

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

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