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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is T.J. doing when Stacey confronts him about his mother being fired as a teacher?
(a) Picking weeds.
(b) Using a hoe.
(c) Swinging on an inner tube.
(d) Sitting rocking on the front porch.

2. What type of injury does Stacey think one of the men received who shot his papa?
(a) Broken leg.
(b) Concussion.
(c) Knife wound.
(d) Broken arm.

3. Which of the Averys is hauled out of the house, knocked to the ground, and kicked?
(a) Mr. Avery.
(b) One of the girls.
(c) Mrs. Avery.
(d) Claude.

4. What is the sheriff’s name?
(a) Robert.
(b) Hank.
(c) Bob.
(d) Andy.

5. How long after the lights go out in the Barnetts’ living quarters, does T.J. slip into the store?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) Almost an hour.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) About 45 minutes.

6. Even with the threat of the chain gang, how many families are still willing to shop in Vicksburg?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

7. How far do the Wiggins family live from Great Faith?
(a) ½ mile.
(b) 2 miles.
(c) ¼ mile.
(d) 3 miles.

8. Who does Mrs. Logan say can prevent T.J. from getting lynched?
(a) Mr. Simms.
(b) Mr. Jamison.
(c) Mr. Granger.
(d) The sheriff.

9. What old tree is untouched by the fire?
(a) Oak.
(b) Hickory.
(c) Maple.
(d) Walnut.

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

11. Through what month do the Logans have money to pay the mortgage?
(a) June.
(b) May.
(c) August.
(d) July.

12. How many men were in a truck that shot at Mr. Logan on his way back from Vicksburg?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

13. How old is T.J.?
(a) 15.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

14. What percent of the money that Mr. Avery and Mr. Lanier make on cotton is supposed to go to Mr. Granger in Chapter 9?
(a) 70 percent.
(b) 40 percent.
(c) 60 percent.
(d) 50 percent.

15. How many members of the school board come to observe Mrs. Logan’s teaching?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Jamison make send with her husband to the Logans?

2. What do Big Ma and Mrs. Logan grab to fight the fire?

3. When does Uncle Hammer leave and go back home?

4. What book Cassie get for Christmas?

5. Who comes to the Logan house at dawn?

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