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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sleeps by the fireplace?
(a) James.
(b) Mama and Auntie.
(c) Val and Auntie.
(d) Ty and James.

2. What does Mama do when she is done eating in Chapter 3?
(a) She goes to bed.
(b) She washes clothes.
(c) She reads a story.
(d) She sings a song.

3. What was going to make Mama "mad again"?
(a) If James ignored her.
(b) If Ty sleeps in.
(c) If James told her that he was hurting.
(d) If Auntie doesn't do her chores.

4. Mama stayed up late before Daddy did what?
(a) Went in the Army.
(b) Moved to the city.
(c) Ran away.
(d) Went to bed.

5. Where do James and Ty sit to hear Monsieur Bayonne play?
(a) Around a fire.
(b) In the barn.
(c) Beside the second story window.
(d) Outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mama's name?

2. Which bus does Mama say they are coming back on?

3. Why doesn't James want anyone to tell Mama about his hurting?

4. What sign did Monsieur Bayonne make over James' jaw?

5. What kind of prayers does James claim he is saying?

(see the answer key)

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