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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Jim Lee Barnett die?

2. Why do folks say that Dewberry Wallace is still laid up?

3. Where did Mrs. Logan go to high school and teacher training school?

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

5. Which of the Averys is hauled out of the house, knocked to the ground, and kicked?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 9, what happens when Mr. Logan, Mr. Morrison, and Stacey go to Vicksburg to shop?

3. In Chapter 9, why does Mr. Jamison come to talk to Mr. Logan?

4. What do the children get for Christmas gifts?

5. What happened to Mr. Morrison’s family?

6. What does Mr. Morrison do every night?

7. What can Cassie smell cooking Christmas morning?

8. Why doesn’t T.J. get hung in Chapter 11?

9. Why does Mr. Wiggins want to borrow a planter from the Logans?

10. What is so special about a revival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When they get home Cassie is still upset that Big Ma didn’t defend her in Strawberry. What emotions was Big Ma feeling during the incident with the Simms? What did Big Ma fear might happen if they didn’t do what the Simms wanted? What were some other reasons that Big Ma didn’t defend Cassie?

Essay Topic 2

Once a year, the church holds a week-long revival. Why is a revival an important part of the calendar year? How do revivals boost morale? What other benefits are seen from revivals?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout Chapter 5, Cassie experiences cruelty and injustice. What types of injustice does Cassie suffer? Why do these incidents bother Cassie so? What does Cassie learn about fairness in Chapter 5?

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