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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On Christmas morning, what song does the Logan family sing?
(a) Will the Circle be Unbroken?
(b) Silent Night.
(c) Will the Circle be Broken?
(d) White Christmas.

2. When Papa cries, what does he say he is afraid of?
(a) They will lose the farm without Stacey's help.
(b) Stacey will never come home.
(c) Something bad has happened to Stacey.
(d) Stacey may have turned to crime.

3. What does Cassie want to do when she hears Mrs. Lee Annie wants to register to vote?
(a) She also wants to register to vote.
(b) She wants to talk to Wordell about it.
(c) She wants to go along and watch.
(d) She wants to talk her out of it.

4. Why did Wordell kill the cat?
(a) The cat had rabies.
(b) He hates cats.
(c) The cat killed the bird he was nursing.
(d) He didn't kill the cat - the dog did.

5. Why do the farmers form a crowd in front of the courthouse?
(a) They are there to cheer for Mrs. Lee Annie after she registers to vote.
(b) They are there because they want equal rights.
(c) They are there to take over the courthouse.
(d) They are there to protest the government policies.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Logans plan to drive to Stokeville to get information about Stacey, what happens to Mrs. Lee Annie and the Ellis family?

2. What bad news does the family receive in a letter from Papa?

3. Why does Cassie accuse Suzella of disliking "colored" people?

4. What does Wordell do while Cassie is sick?

5. At church, it is discovered that Jacey Peters is pregnant. Who is rumored to be the father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Mrs. Lee Annie goes to the courthouse to register to vote?

2. What information does Mr. Jamison have that causes Papa to again begin his search for Stacey?

3. News is expected that may pertain to Stacey on the same day Mrs. Lee Annie is to register to vote. Explain what the Logans do.

4. Discuss what seems to happen between Cassie and Suzella after Cassie gets in trouble for losing her temper in school.

5. Describe the events at the union meeting held at the Wheeler's.

6. Why is Dube Cross in favor of the union?

7. List several of the reasons Stacey wants to get a job, even if doing so is against the wishes of his family.

8. In the final chapter, what does the Sheriff reveal about why he is letting Stacey and Moe go?

9. What impact does the arrival of Suzella have on Cassie?

10. Why do the three young men humiliate Cousin Bud? Are their actions considered hypocritical?

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