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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is it at the beginning of the novel?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1900.
(c) 1422.
(d) 1876.

2. Why does Jimmy go with the Nevilles?
(a) Jimmie thinks the job might improve his status.
(b) Jimmie has nowhere else to go.
(c) Jimmie wants to distance himself from his family.
(d) The Nevilles are like family to Jimmie.

3. What does Newby give Jimmie when Gilda arrives?
(a) A raise.
(b) A horse for Gilda to ride on.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) More blankets and candles.

4. How much money does Healy pay Jimmie for building the fence?
(a) Less that what was agreed to.
(b) None.
(c) The agreed amount, plus tip.
(d) Just enough to cover supply expenses.

5. What did Jimmie say he had been doing in his absence?
(a) Studying the stars.
(b) Thinking.
(c) Watching the sun set and rise.
(d) Catching possums.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Healys do when they later pass Jimmie on the road?

2. What does Lewis threaten to do if he finds fault with Jimmie's work?

3. How deep is the grave that Jimmie digs for the white man?

4. Who kills a white man in Verona?

5. What happens to Jimmie shortly after running into Wongee Tom?

(see the answer key)

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