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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the young black man that is arguing with the preacher say about his Pa?
(a) That he lives down the street.
(b) That he is in the army.
(c) That he is the dentist.
(d) That he is dead.

2. In the opening of Chapter 10, what building does James see a clock on?
(a) The general store.
(b) The post office.
(c) The courthouse.
(d) The office.

3. What did Mama give James to use for killing a bird?
(a) A stick.
(b) A hammer.
(c) A fork.
(d) A shovel.

4. Where did Mama "get" the bird to kill it?
(a) The head.
(b) The leg.
(c) The neck.
(d) The body.

5. When James looks at his Mama at the beginning of Chapter 10, what does he want to do?
(a) Hug her.
(b) Stand close to her.
(c) Sing to her.
(d) Kiss her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does James feel he had to kill the bird?

2. What does James wonder if he can do to the thing he sees on the other side of the lilies?

3. What does Mama ask James after they get back to the office in Chapter 10?

4. Where does the young black man that is arguing with the preacher say his mom is?

5. What is raising up from the water?

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