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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Stacey is still determined to get a job, but promises to wait for what?
(a) Until he can come up with a good cover story.
(b) To talk to his father when he returns home for the revival.
(c) Until he can convince his mother it is in the best interest of the family.
(d) Until he can find a job closer to home.

3. What happened to the boy who died?
(a) He died of diptheria.
(b) An alligator got him as they crossed the swamp.
(c) He got caught in a beaver trap.
(d) He was shot by hunters.

4. Why wouldn't the plantation owner pay the boys when they asked to leave?
(a) He said they had to stay to the end of the season or go to jail.
(b) He said they had a contract and hadn't lived up to their end of it.
(c) He told the boys he would pay them if they came back after the season was over.
(d) He said they still owed money for the things they bought on credit.

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

6. What do the boys tell them about the job at the plantation?
(a) The job was good, but the conditions were deplorable.
(b) The job paid so poorly, they couldn't pay their hotel bill so they ran away.
(c) It was hard work, but it paid well.
(d) It was brutally hard work.

7. How does Cassie feel about Suzella leaving?
(a) She secretly cheers the fact that her rival will leave.
(b) She secretly wants to go along so that she can see New York.
(c) She is saddened.
(d) She is happy to get her room back.

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

9. When Russell and Dube go to the meeting, what do they witness the "night men" doing?
(a) Joining the meeting.
(b) Burning down the Wheeler barn.
(c) Burning down the Wheeler house.
(d) Beating all the black farmers at the meeting.

10. Who accompanies Mrs. Lee Annie into the courthouse?
(a) Big Ma, Mama and Cassie
(b) Papa and Mama Logan and Cassie
(c) Wordell, Cassie and Mama
(d) Mama, Mrs. Ellis and Cassie

11. What does Cassie see Russell and Suzella do?
(a) Hold hands.
(b) Kiss.
(c) Go for a walk.
(d) Cry.

12. What happens to Cassie during canning season?
(a) She burns herself.
(b) She can't help because she misses Stacey so much.
(c) She gets sick with scarlet fever.
(d) She learns how to do the canning.

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

14. The Sheriff explains the boys were very sick when they were captured. Who took care of them?
(a) The Sheriff.
(b) An old black woman named Aunt Mattie Jones.
(c) The Sheriff's deputies.
(d) A white nurse from town.

15. What happens when Cassie sees Wordell running toward the crowd?
(a) She goes after him, hoping to stop him from hurting anyone as he tries to protect Mrs. Lee Annie and Russell.
(b) She goes after him because she is afraid he will start throwing bottles, too.
(c) She runs into Mr. Jamison's office to hide.
(d) She goes into Mr. Jamison's office to get her father to help stop Wordell.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mama react to Papa's decision not to search for Stacey?

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

3. Why is Mr. Wheeler organizing a meeting?

4. What happens when Mrs. Lee Annie tells the secretary at the courthouse she wants to register to vote?

5. What happens when Mrs. Lee Annie announces she is going to register to vote in a few days?

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