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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. What do Big Ma and Mrs. Logan grab to fight the fire?
(a) Tubs full of water.
(b) Wet burlap sacks, washtubs of water, and shovels.
(c) Wet blankets.
(d) Buckets and hoes.

2. In what direction does the thunderstorm go?
(a) East.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) West.

3. What is Mr. Lanier’s first name?
(a) Grover.
(b) Martin.
(c) Angus.
(d) Silas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the sheriff while T.J. is being interrogated?

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

3. Where will the Logans have to get their cotton ginned this year?

4. What is the most important thing that the Logans need to buy before the first cotton comes in?

5. How long does Mr. Logan stay in bed after his injury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Stacey do with his new coat from Uncle Hammer?

2. Why does Cassie think that Stacey feels responsible for T.J.?

3. Why do Mr. Avery and Mr. Lanier decide not to shop in Vicksburg?

4. What does Jeremy say about the fire?

5. How does Cassie realize how the fire started?

6. How does Cassie threaten Lillian Jean when the girl threatens to tell her father that Cassie beat her up?

7. How was Mrs. Logan able to go to teacher training school?

8. As spring arrives, what is Cassie eager to do?

9. What does Jeremy Simms bring over on Christmas day?

10. What happens in Chapter 10 when Kaleb Wallace blocks the road so Mr. Morrison can’t get through with the wagon?

(see the answer keys)

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