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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. 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 the prices are so low for the cotton and the taxes are so high because they are no longer in the government program.
(d) Because Mr. Granger has convinced the cotton buyers that the Logan cotton is inferior to everyone else's cotton.

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

3. At church, it is discovered that Jacey Peters is pregnant. Who is rumored to be the father?
(a) Stuart.
(b) Moe.
(c) Stacey.
(d) Joe Billy.

4. What happens when Suzella enrolls in the Mississippi school system?
(a) She is in Cassie's class.
(b) She is disliked because she is a city girl.
(c) She is immediately skipped to grade 11 - 12.
(d) She is tested.

5. What does Stacey say about being home?
(a) "Home is where the heart is."
(b) "There is no place like home."
(c) "Home is where family is."
(d) "It's the very best place to be."

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Cassie sees Wordell running toward the crowd?

2. Who have the children been spending a lot of time with since Stacey left?

3. How does Cassie feel about Suzella leaving?

4. How does Papa describe their family without Stacey?

5. What do the boys tell them about the job at the plantation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the demands of the farmers who arrived in front of the courthouse?

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

5. Describe what must Cassie be feeling as she watches the impact Stacey's running away has on her family?

6. Describe what happens when the Logan's discover Stacey is gone.

7. Why do you think Mrs. Lee Annie continues her pursuit of registering to vote in spite of the fact that her friends oppose the idea?

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

9. 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.

10. What does Stacey tell Papa when he writes home to ask about this year's crop?

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