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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama tell Cassie when she is told about the TJ's trial?
(a) They should organize another boycott.
(b) TJ has a great lawyer and will likely get off.
(c) He will likely be hanged.
(d) If you do the crime you should do the time.

2. What happens when Cassie takes a drink from the courthouse fountain while her brothers use the restrooms?
(a) Jeremy Sims grabs her and the boys and makes them leave.
(b) Jeremy Sims tells the sheriff they are there.
(c) The sheriff chases them out of the building.
(d) The white folks inside look at them with disgust.

3. What does Papa say about laws?
(a) Laws are fair to everyone.
(b) Laws can be ignored if you don't like them.
(c) Laws are made for white people.
(d) Laws are outdated.

4. Who joins Papa on the visit to the Page Ellis family and Mrs. Lee Annie Lees?
(a) MaMa, Cassie, Stacey, Christopher-John and Little Man.
(b) Cassie and Stacey.
(c) Cassie, Stacey, Christopher-John and Little Man.
(d) Cassie, Christopher-John and Little Man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Moe Turner walk three hours every weekday?

2. During his testimony, Reverend Gabson says that TJ was with RW and Melvin Sims on the night of the murder. Where were they?

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

4. Which marble catches Cassie's eye?

5. Where is Joe at the end of Chapter One?

(see the answer key)

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