1. What bad news does the family receive in a letter from Papa?
(a) That he won't be home for the revival because he is staying with the railroad to earn more money to pay the taxes.
(b) He is going to a revival closer to where he is working.
(c) That Papa is taking an extra job and can't come home for the revival.
(d) That Papa would rather earn more money than to spend time with his family.

2. Where is Mama teaching?
(a) At the high school.
(b) Her neighbor's house.
(c) In church.
(d) At home.

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

4. If the Logans have their best cotton crop ever, why are they still worried about paying taxes?
(a) Because the white farm owners get a higher price for their cotton than the black farmers.
(b) Because Mr. Granger has convinced the cotton buyers that the Logan cotton is inferior to everyone else's cotton.
(c) Because with the introduction of polyester there is less demand for cotton.
(d) Because the prices are so low for the cotton and the taxes are so high because they are no longer in the government program.

5. Why is Mr. Wheeler organizing a meeting?
(a) To discuss how Mr. Granger and Mr. Montier are taking advantage of the tax laws.
(b) To get all the black farmers to form a union.
(c) To discuss how Mr. Granger and Mr. Peck are taking advantage of the tax laws.
(d) To get the farmers to help him build a new barn after his was burned.