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The Twelve-Mile Straight Quiz

Eleanor Henderson

This Study Guide consists of approximately 72 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Twelve-Mile Straight.

The Twelve-Mile Straight by Eleanor Henderson

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 7 - 10

Chapters 11 - 14

Chapters 15 - 18

Chapters 19 - 21

Chapters 22 - 25

Chapters 26 - 27

Chapters 28 - 31

Chapters 32 - 34

Chapter 35 - Epilogue

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

How does George Wilson originally intend for Sterling to kill Juke? (from Chapter 35 - Epilogue)

With a shotgun.

Suffocation.

With a carving knife.

By running him over with a tractor.

2.

Why is Oliver excited by Franklin Roosevelt's address on the radio? (from Chapters 26 - 27)

Roosevelt is a close family friend.

Roosevelt is speaking about the humanity of polio victims, like Oliver.

Oliver plans to vote for Roosevelt in the next election.

Roosevelt is announcing the end of the Great Depression.

3.

What is the significance of the Maypole? (from Chapter 35 - Epilogue)

It marks the spot where Nan met Genus.

It is the gourd tree where Genus was lynched.

Jeb used a branch to stab Freddie Wilson.

Sterling made it for Nan.

4.

Why does Genus like to drink gin? (from Chapters 11 - 14)

Because it eases the pain in his gut.

Because it helps him fall asleep.

Because he likes that it is stolen from Juke.

Because he is an alcoholic.

5.

Why does Juke get angry at Elma for letting Dr. Rawls into the house? (from Chapters 7 - 10)

Juke doesn't want Elma to be alone with a man.

Dr. Rawls is in cahoots with Sheriff Cleave.

He does not want Dr. Rawls to figure out the that Wilson is really Nan's son.

Juke is scared of doctors.

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