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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama plan on getting with her leftover money?
(a) A piece of salt meat.
(b) A can of beans.
(c) Some syrup.
(d) A loaf of bread.

2. Which bus does Mama say they are coming back on?
(a) The eleven o'clock bus.
(b) The eight o'clock bus.
(c) The ten o'clock bus.
(d) The twelve o'clock bus.

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

4. What kind of animal did Monsieur Bayonne have outside that James and Ty were playing with?
(a) Goats.
(b) Hounds.
(c) Horses.
(d) Cats.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How much does it cost to travel one way to get James' tooth pulled?

4. What was James doing beside the trap while Mama was over by the fence?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does James take out when he sees the bus?

(see the answer key)

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