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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Moe Turner walk three hours every weekday?
(a) To earn extra money taking supplies to the farmers.
(b) To get to and from his work so he can help his family.
(c) He wants to stay in shape.
(d) To get an education and have a better life than his father.

2. What does Papa say when Uncle Hammer asks him about his other job?
(a) He aks Uncle Hammer to join him this year.
(b) He might work on the hospital construction job instead.
(c) He might take Stacey along this year.
(d) He might not go this year.

3. Where do the boys have breakfast before heading home?
(a) The Sheriff's office.
(b) With Aunt Mattie Jones.
(c) A local restaurant.
(d) The Sheriff's home.

4. What happens when Stacey and Little Willie try to get a job at the hospital construction site?
(a) Stacey is offered a job whitewashing for a week.
(b) Stacey is told he is too weak to do the work.
(c) They are both sent away and told not to come back.
(d) They are both offered a job whitewashing for a week.

5. As Mr. Jamison questions several people about the night of Mr. Barnett's death, the testimonies offered also make the actions of which two other people look suspicious?
(a) Stacy Logan and Melvin Sims.
(b) Jeremy and RW Sims.
(c) Mr. Macabee and Clyde Persons.
(d) RW and Melvin Sims.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during Cassie's illness?

2. What happens to Cassie during canning season?

3. What does the Stokesville Sheriff say about the two boys he is holding?

4. How was Mr. Barnett killed?

5. While the jury deliberates, who sees Cassie and her brothers and reprimands them?

(see the answer key)

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