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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. Who does the waiter say is waiting in the kitchen?
(a) A policeman
(b) Boon's coachman
(c) Boon's servant
(d) The horse's owner

2. Whose voice does Lucius hear in the yard when he wakes?
(a) His father's
(b) His grandfather's
(c) Ned's
(d) Boon's

3. What does Lucius borrow from Mr. Parsham to travel into town?
(a) A horse
(b) An automobile
(c) A donkey
(d) A mule

4. Who does the group presume has stolen Minnie's tooth?
(a) Otis
(b) Mr. Binford
(c) Sam
(d) Ned

5. What does Corrie give the doctor instead of her handkerchief?
(a) Money
(b) A kiss
(c) Her garter
(d) A strand of her hair

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lightning's previous name?

2. What is the other rider's name?

3. What does the constable take away from Butch?

4. What is the name of the boy who meets Boon and Ned in Parsham?

5. What time does a train leave for Jefferson?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the constable react to the fight between Butch and Boon?

2. How does Chapter 12 show the effects of sexual desire on an individual?

3. What is Ned's plan in Chapter 10?

4. In what way does the appearance of Grandfather give the story a sense of dread?

5. In what way does Boon show a lack of understanding for Corrie in Chapter 9?

6. Describe Otis.

7. What information does Lycurgus give Lucius in Chapter 11?

8. How does Chapter 9 express themes of deception and abuse of power?

9. In what way does Chapter 8 show the immense pride of the novel's black characters?

10. In what way has Sam showed his worth to the group?

(see the answer keys)

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