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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. In Chapter 15 when Leonie returns, how often does she stay at the house?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 3 days.

2. In Chapter 14, as Leonie watches Pop and Jojo, what does she see come to earth in the yard?
(a) Black cloud.
(b) A boy.
(c) Birds.
(d) Tree branch.

3. Why does a police officer stop Michael, Leonie, and the others when they are driving home?
(a) They were swerving.
(b) Tail light is out.
(c) They were speeding.
(d) Brake light is out.

4. The morning after Jojo and the others return from the prison, what does Richie tell Jojo Pop is doing?
(a) Fixing a fence.
(b) Chopping wood.
(c) Feeding the chickens.
(d) Slopping the hogs.

5. What is Al holding when Leonie, Michael, and the others stop after leaving the jail?
(a) Cooking spoon.
(b) Head of lettuce.
(c) Spatula.
(d) Bunch of celery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Sunshine Woman at Parchman say that a man from outside of Natchez was lynched?

2. What berries does Jojo pick with Pop in Chapter 12?

3. How old was Jojo when he had an accident and peed himself at school?

4. When Leonie, Michael, and the children drive to Michael's parents' place, what color car is in the driveway?

5. Where do Leonie and Michael sleep after Mam dies and when they are home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jojo describe life after his grandmother's death?

2. What do Leonie and Michael do when they see a police car flashing its lights behind them on the drive from Parchman?

3. Why did Pop quit smoking?

4. Why is Richie traveling with Jojo and the others?

5. What dream does Leonie have on the last hour drive home from Parchman?

6. Why does the police officer pull Leonie and the others over, and who does he handcuff?

7. What tattoos does Pop have?

8. Why does Michaela bump her head when Michael drives Leonie and the children to his parents' house?

9. What does Mam want when Leonie goes to talk to her after getting home from the trip to Parchman?

10. What work did Michael do at Parchman, and how did he feel about the work?

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