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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stacey expect will happen if his Papa finds out he is going to the trial?
(a) He'll likely get a whipping.
(b) His father won't be happy, but he won't do anything.
(c) His father will ground him for two weeks.
(d) His father will give him a lecture.

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

3. What does Reverend Gabson say the boys were talking about?
(a) Getting an axe.
(b) Skipping school the next day.
(c) A white handled pistol.
(d) Breaking into the Barnett's store.

4. Mrs. Barnett says the three men were all the same:
(a) Height.
(b) Weight.
(c) Age.
(d) Build.

5. Why don't they think TJ will have a fair trial?
(a) They have no faith in the justice system.
(b) No jury will believe a black man over a white man.
(c) They have a difficult judge for the trial.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the jury deliberates, who sees Cassie and her brothers and reprimands them?

2. Why is Mama no longer a teacher?

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

4. What day does Papa Logan take his children to visit the Page Ellis family and Mrs. Lee Annie Lees?

5. What does Papa say about laws?

(see the answer key)

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