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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is James waiting for in Chapter 1?
(a) A rainstorm.
(b) A bus.
(c) His father.
(d) The mail.

2. When Mama used to stay up late, where would the family sit?
(a) Out on the gallery or around the fire.
(b) In the barn.
(c) On the floor.
(d) In the kitchen.

3. What kind of prayers does James claim he is saying?
(a) His own.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Prayers to God.
(d) Silent prayers.

4. James is the oldest and his Mama tells him he is what?
(a) The boy.
(b) The man.
(c) The farmer.
(d) The king.

5. What color is Mama's hat and coat?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mama always doing to Ty?

2. What is Mama wondering "bout the hog"?

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

4. What is Ty scared of?

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

(see the answer key)

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