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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is raising up from the water?
(a) Ducks.
(b) Fish.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Trees covered in kudzu.

2. Why doesn't James want anyone to tell Mama about his hurting?
(a) Because they don't have the money to fix it.
(b) Because it's getting better.
(c) Because Mama already knows.
(d) Because he already talked to the doctor.

3. Where does James see the smoke coming out of while he is waiting in Chapter 1?
(a) The factory tower.
(b) The cow's noses.
(c) A pile of burning leaves.
(d) A neighbor's fireplace.

4. Where is James when he is beside Monsieur Bayonne?
(a) The barn.
(b) The closet.
(c) The fireplace.
(d) The kitchen.

5. While James and Mama are waiting for the bus in the beginning of Chapter 4 why does James keep his mouth shut instead of saying what he wants to say?
(a) Because Mama doesn't like for someone to say something just for nothing.
(b) Because it hurts.
(c) Because he is crying.
(d) Because he's alone and there is no one to talk to.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the tip of Monsieur Bayonne's finger hard?

2. What did Mama do with what she brought back from the fence?

3. Who says, "James, hit the floor"?

4. In Chapter 3, what does James do when he gets up in the morning?

5. What did Mama do when James told her he couldn't kill the bird?

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