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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cassie accuse Suzella of disliking "colored" people?
(a) Because Suzella has told everyone she is white.
(b) Because Suzella's skin is lighter.
(c) Because Suzella tried to pass herself off as white to Stuart.
(d) Because Suzella told her she hates her.

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

3. 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) If you do the crime you should do the time.
(d) He will likely be hanged.

4. How does Mr. Jamison discredit Mrs.Barnett's testimony?
(a) He puts a black stocking on the hand of RW Sims.
(b) He explains TJ's fingerprints were not on the white handled pistol.
(c) He makes her take off her glasses and pick out three men who are the height of her husband's killers.
(d) He shows that TJ is shorter than she says the men were and uses a black stocking to show how it can make a white man appear to be black.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't PaPa want his children to play marbles?

2. What does Jeremy give Stacey and Cassie?

3. Who do Mama and Big Ma think will give Mrs. Lee Annie trouble if she goes through with her plans?

4. What relationship does Mr. Granger have with Mrs. Lee Annie?

5. Who is with Doris Ann when they find her hanging from the church bell rope?

(see the answer key)

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