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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Cassie see outside her classroom window when she is trying to put paper in the window to stop the draft?
(a) L. T. Morrison.
(b) Kaleb Wallace.
(c) Harlan Granger.
(d) Joe Berry.

2. How long does the revival last?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 1 week.

3. How much snow is on the ground on Christmas day?
(a) ¼ inch.
(b) 1 inch.
(c) 2 inches.
(d) ½ inch.

4. When does Uncle Hammer leave and go back home?
(a) December 29.
(b) New Year’s Eve.
(c) New Year’s Day.
(d) January 4.

5. What types of bushes are nearly in bloom in the Logan yard in March?
(a) Sparkleberry.
(b) Carolina allspice and Witch hazel.
(c) Beautyberry.
(d) Wisteria and dogwood.

6. Who smashes one of Avery’s windows with a gun?
(a) Melvin Simms.
(b) Thurston Wallace.
(c) R. W. Simms.
(d) Kaleb Wallace.

7. How long does Jeremy and his father fight the fire together?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) An hour.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 45 minutes.

8. How many townspeople help put out the fire?
(a) A dozen.
(b) Two dozen.
(c) 22.
(d) 15.

9. Who kicks T.J. in the stomach when he doesn’t answer the question of where his accomplices are and where the money is?
(a) Thurston Wallace.
(b) Melvin Simms.
(c) R. W. Simms.
(d) Kaleb Wallace.

10. Where do Big Ma and Mrs. Logan cut through to get to the fire?
(a) West pasture.
(b) South pasture.
(c) North pasture.
(d) East pasture.

11. After Uncle Hammer goes home, where do Cassie and her papa talk about forgiveness?
(a) Forest.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Her bedroom.
(d) Barn.

12. In Chapter 9, how much less baking soda does Mama use for the cornbread than she usually does?
(a) 1 teaspoon.
(b) ¼ teaspoon.
(c) ½ teaspoon.
(d) 2 teaspoons.

13. How many vehicles pull into the Avery yard after the Logan children get T.J. home?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

14. What book does Stacey get for Christmas?
(a) Tom Sawyer.
(b) The Count of Monte Cristo.
(c) Oliver Twist.
(d) Little Men.

15. When does Cassie try to befriend Lillian Jean?
(a) January.
(b) February.
(c) March.
(d) December.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even with the threat of the chain gang, how many families are still willing to shop in Vicksburg?

2. After the robbery, how far does T.J. have to walk before he gets a ride?

3. What percentage has Mr. Granger increased what he wants from Mr. Avery and Mr. Lanier for the cotton crop in Chapter 9?

4. How old was Mr. Morrison when his parents were killed?

5. How many members of the school board come to observe Mrs. Logan’s teaching?

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