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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long did they work before Stacey decided to go home?
(a) Fifteen weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) 120 days.
(d) Ten weeks.

3. 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 with the introduction of polyester there is less demand for cotton.
(c) Because Mr. Granger has convinced the cotton buyers that the Logan cotton is inferior to everyone else's 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.

4. What does the Stokesville Sheriff say about the two boys he is holding?
(a) They are in the hospital.
(b) They can't be moved.
(c) They are cleared of any crime.
(d) They must remain for trial.

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

6. What does Cousin Bud tell them when he arrives?
(a) He is taking Suzella to New York so they can go to Time Square on New Year's Eve.
(b) He is going to divorce Suzella's mother and he wants his daughter to stay with the Logans.
(c) That he is taking Suzella back to New York because he and her mother are going to try to save their marriage.
(d) That he and Suzella's mother are getting a divorce and Suzella is going back to New York to live with her mother.

7. Why are the three boys picking on Cousin Bud?
(a) He is from the north.
(b) He had sex with a white woman.
(c) He married a white woman.
(d) He is getting a divorce.

8. What does Cassie remember Mrs. Lee Annie telling her about Wordell?
(a) Wordell could be dangerous.
(b) Wordell is in love with Cassie.
(c) Wordell protects the things he loves.
(d) Wordell has a big heart.

9. From where does Suzella get lessons?
(a) From the Mississippi school system.
(b) From New York.
(c) From Mama.
(d) From her mother.

10. After Cassie vents her anger about Suzella to Wordell, what does he say?
(a) Wordell tells her she is jealous because she is no longer the only girl in the family.
(b) Wordell says nothing and continues playing his harmonica.
(c) Wordell says it is okay to feel that way, but she shouldn't talk about it.
(d) Wordell says she is wrong to talk about her cousin that way.

11. Who have the children been spending a lot of time with since Stacey left?
(a) Mrs. Lee Annie.
(b) Joe.
(c) Wordell.
(d) Cassie.

12. Who does Cassie find sick in the forest?
(a) Christopher-John.
(b) Little Man.
(c) Wordell.
(d) Son Boy.

13. Who accuses Dube Cross of helping with the union?
(a) Mr. Cross.
(b) Suzella.
(c) Stuart.
(d) Mr. Wheeler.

14. What does Cassie ask Stacey when she finds the sweet gum tree?
(a) She asks him to cut some gum out of the tree for Suzella.
(b) She asks him to cut gum out of the tree for everyone.
(c) She asks him to cut some gum out of the tree for her to chew.
(d) She asks him to let her borrow his knife to cut some gum out of the tree.

15. What does Stacey's note tell the family?
(a) That he is going to work on the railroad with their father.
(b) He has run away to get a job.
(c) That he is going to marry Jacey Peters even though he is not the father of her baby.
(d) That he is going north to find work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Miss Crocker breaks up the fight and takes Cassie to a classroom?

2. What does Papa tell Cassie to do about Stacey's absence?

3. What does Cassie want to do when she hears Mrs. Lee Annie wants to register to vote?

4. What happens when Suzella enrolls in the Mississippi school system?

5. Why is Mr. Wheeler organizing a meeting?

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