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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the day of the trial, who does Stacey meet at the crossroad?
(a) Cassie and the boys.
(b) Moe and Clarence.
(c) Wardell and Clarence.
(d) Joe and Moe.

2. 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.

3. Who is in jail, accused of killing Mr. Barnett?
(a) Willie & Maynard Wiggins.
(b) TJ Avery.
(c) Mrs. Barnett.
(d) RW & Melvin Simms.

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

5. What sustains life in this small southern town?
(a) Water.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Education.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stacey say would happen to a black person who got caught using the courthouse restrooms or fountain?

2. Why don't they think TJ will have a fair trial?

3. What happens to TJ Avery's appeal for a new trial?

4. What is the consequence of Papa's decision to quit the government program?

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

(see the answer key)

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