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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 24, where was an 18-year-old soldier from Clanton killed?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Philippines.
(c) North Africa.
(d) Germany.

2. In Chapter 17, what time does the Tea Shoppe open?
(a) 8 a.m.
(b) 6 a.m.
(c) 7:30 a.m.
(d) 6:30 a.m.

3. In Chapter 16 during the first deliberations, how many jurors cannot bring themselves to vote in favor of death for Pete?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. What percent of criminals who were hung for the crimes were black between 1818 and 1940?
(a) 80%.
(b) 85%.
(c) 90%.
(d) 75%.

5. On October 21 in Chapter 8, how many crimes does the grand jury have to consider?
(a) 8.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

6. How long do Joel, Florry, and Stella drive after a Christmas brunch in Chapter 12?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 1 1/2 hours.

7. What is the name of the first juror selected for Pete's trial?
(a) Delbert Mooney.
(b) John Wilson.
(c) Robert Andrews.
(d) James Lindsey.

8. How many children does Jackie Bell have?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

9. When did Mississippi stop hanging its criminals?
(a) 1940.
(b) 1935.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1939.

10. How many are in the jury pool when jury selection begins in Chapter 13?
(a) 64.
(b) 70.
(c) 49.
(d) 56.

11. What is the name of the doctor that Joe, Florry, and Stella speak to in Chapter 12?
(a) Dr. Peters.
(b) Dr. Vandehoven.
(c) Dr. Winters.
(d) Dr. Hilsabeck.

12. In Chapter 3, how old is Joel Banning?
(a) 20.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 19.

13. Who is the first witness in Pete's trial?
(a) Sheriff Gridley.
(b) Jackie Bell.
(c) Deputy Lester.
(d) Hop Purdue.

14. In 1941, how many men did MacArthur have under his command?
(a) 94,380.
(b) About 100,000.
(c) 88,700.
(d) Around 95,000.

15. In Chapter 10, how much money does Wilbanks request from Pete?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $6,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $3,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Ford County grand jury convene to listen to evidence of the latest crimes?

2. What is Pete's first meal in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 17, what job does Joel get at the end of the chapter?

4. When did the Banning family receive notice that Pete had been captured and was presumed dead?

5. Where was Pete taken captive during his military service?

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