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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the word snake refer when Clabe uses it when pointing at his paycheck?
(a) It means he pays too much in taxes.
(b) It indicates he made no money.
(c) It shows him the up and downs of his piece work.
(d) It doesn't mean anything, it is a joke.

2. What does Miles want to do when he finishes high school?
(a) Move to the city.
(b) Go to college.
(c) Begin farming.
(d) Work in the coal mines.

3. How often, according to the company guards, is C.J. allowed to visit the Lloyd family?
(a) Anytime he wants.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Only on the first and thrid Sundays.
(d) Once a week

4. What does Clabe do on Saturday after work?
(a) Goes to town.
(b) Takes a bath.
(c) Goes hunting.
(d) Gets drunk.

5. Where do C.J. and his grandmother go to live?
(a) With Clabe.
(b) With Dillon.
(c) With Ermel Justice.
(d) No where, they stay on their farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Dillon making a banjo?

2. Why don't the coal companies take Ermel's land?

3. How does Ermel's keeping his land affect his fortunes?

4. What are the railroad companies doing to the farmers?

5. How does Ben feel about Carrie's sister, Flora?

(see the answer key)

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