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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Granny say Jack is like the dead person she tries to wake in Part 3?
(a) They both had heart.
(b) Because the girls were sweet on him.
(c) They have the same hair.
(d) They have the same eyes.

2. Who eventually walks over and helps Gloria up after she is attacked and force-fed?
(a) Beulah.
(b) Fay.
(c) Lexie.
(d) Nanny.

3. Where does Julia Mortimer state that she wants to be buried?
(a) A field.
(b) The graveyard.
(c) The doorstep of the school.
(d) Her backyard.

4. What reason does Lexie say prevented her from being a teacher in Part 4?
(a) She was too quiet.
(b) The children didn't like her.
(c) She was stupid.
(d) She couldn't control the children.

5. What does Jack tell his family that Curly convinced him to do in exchange for his truck's engine?
(a) Marry Gloria.
(b) Feed Gloria berries.
(c) Take Gloria fishing.
(d) Break up with Gloria.

6. What does Granny begin to do when Uncle Curtis lifts her onto the table at the end of Part 4?
(a) Sing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Convulse.
(d) Scream.

7. In what month does Julia Mortimer wish to start school?
(a) November.
(b) September.
(c) July.
(d) August.

8. Which of the following things does Brother Bethune not bemoan regarding Mississippi during his sermon at the reunion?
(a) The poor crop.
(b) The drought.
(c) Their poverty.
(d) Their fortune.

9. What do the women at the reunion try and force feed to Gloria after she says she doesn't want to be a Beecham?
(a) Watermelon.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Apple.
(d) Bananas.

10. What is the name of the person who secured work with the Coca-Cola company according to Jack?
(a) Jack Renfro.
(b) Aycock Comfort.
(c) Ears Broadwee.
(d) Homer Champion.

11. Who at the reunion says she knew about Julia Mortimer's dying wish after hearing the news from her husband?
(a) Cleo.
(b) Beck.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Fay.

12. What is the name of the person at the reunion who knew of Julia Mortimer's dying wish because he was on the board of supervisors?
(a) Percy.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Homer.

13. How does Uncle Nathan say he killed Mr. Dearman?
(a) With a rope.
(b) With a gun.
(c) With a stone to the head.
(d) With a knife.

14. How many years could Jack have to spend in jail if he and Gloria are cousins?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

15. Who takes possession of the book that Willy Trimble produces in Part 4?
(a) Jack.
(b) Homer Champion.
(c) Ralph Renfro.
(d) Judge Moody.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Beulah send to retrieve an old family photo in Part 5?

2. How many reasons does Gloria ask from Julia Mortimer for why she shouldn't marry Jack?

3. Who arrives at the reunion in Part 5 and is unhappy to see the Moody's are present?

4. What was the length of the regular school year that Julia Mortimer wished to lengthen?

5. Who decides to pitch a tent in the yard rather than go home after the reunion?

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