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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Uncle Bud offers to leave, who insists that he stay?

2. What happens when Stacey and Little Willie try to get a job at the hospital construction site?

3. What explanation does Stacey give for Jeremy Sims making them leave?

4. Who is the oldest Logan child?

5. What happens when Mama refuses to let Stacey take the job he was offered in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most important evidence against TJ Avery at his murder trial? Why?

2. Identify events in Chapter 2 that demonstrate why the blacks have no faith in the justice system.

3. What is the symbolism of Uncle Hammer's vehicle?

4. How would you interpret Cousin Bud's reason for wanting his daughter to spend time with the Logan family?

5. What is the reason the sharecroppers and day workers want a union, especially an integrated union?

6. What revelation does Papa have when he describes Uncle Hammer's reaction to finding Jeremy Sim's photograph?

7. How would you analyze Jeremy Sims' actions in the story?

8. How would you describe TJ's lawyer, Mr. Jamison?

9. Explain whether you feel Mrs. Barnett is, or is not, a credible witness.

10. Describe the reason Cassie defies her father about playing marbles.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, describe what Suzella's life might have been like before she came to stay with the Logans and then discuss the ways in which her life changed when she came to live with the Logans. What changes took place within her during that time?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing TJ Avery's trial. What things might have made the difference in changing the verdict to "not guilty"? Was the judge who presided over the trial impartial? Compare the manner in which TJ's jury was chosen may have differed from the way in which juries are normally chosen. In your mind, was reasonable doubt of TJ's guilt proven?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the unfair treatment of the sharecroppers and day workers in the novel. The following questions must be answered: In what ways were the sharecroppers and day workers mistreated? Who mistreated them? Why were they mistreated?

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