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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what do Kya's brothers let her be when they play together?
(a) Slave girl.
(b) Cabin girl.
(c) First mate.
(d) Captain.

2. In Chapter 18, when does Tate promise to come back?
(a) September 1.
(b) June 15.
(c) July 4.
(d) August 11.

3. In Chapter 5, how much time do Sheriff Jackson and Deputy Purdue spend examining the area around where Chase was found?
(a) 3 1/2 hours.
(b) About 3 hours.
(c) 2 1/2 hours.
(d) More than 2 hours.

4. In Chapter 17, what color are the leaves that Tate and Kya try to catch?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Red.
(c) Orange.
(d) Brown.

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

6. In Chapter 8, who does Mr. Lane think murdered Chase?
(a) Andrew Rivers.
(b) Lamar Sands.
(c) Wilson Deveau.
(d) Martin Charles.

7. In Chapter 1, how old is Kya in 1952?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

8. In Chapter 12, how many hours does Kya fish to get enough fish to smoke?
(a) 10 hours.
(b) 9 hours.
(c) 7 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

9. In Chapter 17, what does Tate bring Kya after her menstrual cycle begins?
(a) Chocolates.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Cake.
(d) Brownies.

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

11. In Chapter 6, where did Tate's great-great-grandfather emigrate from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Britain.
(c) France.
(d) Scotland.

12. In Chapter 3, how old are Benji Mason and Steve Long when they find Chase's body?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

13. In Chapter 12, how many boxes of goods does Jumpin' have for Kya that he says if for her smoked fish?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

14. In Chapter 14, what type of fibers were found on Chase's clothes according to a lab report?
(a) Green polyester.
(b) Red wool.
(c) Blue cotton.
(d) Yellow silk.

15. In the Prologue, who finds Chase's body?
(a) A girl.
(b) The fire marshall.
(c) 2 boys.
(d) A fisherman.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what are the names of the brother and sisters that Kya remembers leaving?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 7, who are the only people that Kya speaks to?

3. In Chapter 10, what does the sheriff think a little triangle might be?

4. In Chapter 9, when is the last time that Kya remembers Ma taking her to church?

5. In Chapter 6, where does Kya's father go to talk to the army?

(see the answer keys)

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