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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Jumpin' give Kya for two sacks of mussels?
(a) 25 cents, some gas, and some kerosene.
(b) Kerosene and a tank of gas.
(c) $1.25.
(d) 50 cents and a full tank of gas.

2. In Chapter 7, what does Pa give Kya?
(a) Jeans and a T-shirt.
(b) An old backpack.
(c) His World War II knapsack.
(d) A new dress.

3. In Chapter 1, what do Kya's sisters cook for supper?
(a) Red beans and cornbread.
(b) Bacon and eggs.
(c) Grits and eggs.
(d) Soup.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 7, who are the only people that Kya speaks to?
(a) School teacher and librarian.
(b) Her siblings.
(c) Pa and Mrs. Singletary.
(d) Her ma.

5. In Chapter 9, what does Kya have for dessert at the Barkley Cove Diner?
(a) Raspberry cobbler.
(b) Blackberry cobbler.
(c) Peach cobbler.
(d) Blueberry cobbler.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what do Kya's brothers let her be when they play together?

2. In Chapter 3, when was Barkley Cove settled?

3. In Chapter 2, how far does Kya have to walk through deep sand or black mud to buy food?

4. In Chapter 13, what does Kya find in an old rotten, tree stump?

5. When is the body of Chase Andrews found in the swamp?

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