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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Uncle Hammer feel about Bud's announcement?
(a) He calls Cousin Bud a traitor to blacks.
(b) He is angry and calls Cousin Bud a fool.
(c) He threatens Cousin Bud.
(d) He laughs at Cousin Bud.

2. After TJ is found guilty and led from the courthouse, who tries to talk to him?
(a) Stacey and Cassie.
(b) Mr. Jamison.
(c) His mother and father.
(d) The Logan children.

3. What does Stacey say would happen to a black person who got caught using the courthouse restrooms or fountain?
(a) The white folks would chase them home.
(b) They would have to clean the toilets.
(c) They would get in a lot of trouble.
(d) The Sheriff would arrest them.

4. During his testimony, Reverend Gabson says that TJ was with RW and Melvin Sims on the night of the murder. Where were they?
(a) At a revival.
(b) At the pool hall.
(c) In a car.
(d) At church.

5. 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 grabs her and the boys and makes them leave.
(d) Jeremy Sims tells the sheriff they are there.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Stacey say white men use black women?

3. What surrounds the town?

4. Where does the Logan family and Mr. Morrison meet each night after dinner?

5. Who set the fire on the night TJ Avery was nearly lynched?

(see the answer key)

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