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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.

Why is Freddie living under an assumed name? (from Chapters 22 - 25)

Parthenia told Sheriff to book Freddie under a made up name.

Freddie didn't want special treatment.

There was already somebody on the chain gang named Wilson.

The police did not believe Freddie when he said he was George Wilson's grandson.

2.

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

Because it helps him fall asleep.

Because it eases the pain in his gut.

Because he is an alcoholic.

Because he likes that it is stolen from Juke.

3.

Why does George Wilson refuse to pay Nan after she delivers a mill worker's baby? (from Chapters 19 - 21)

Because he wanted Dr. Rawls to deliver the baby.

Because he doesn't want any money going to Juke's household.

Because he is mad she stole $10 from him.

Because he is racist.

4.

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.

Roosevelt is announcing the end of the Great Depression.

Oliver plans to vote for Roosevelt in the next election.

5.

Why does Oliver Rawls have limp? (from Chapters 15 - 18)

Because he has sickle cell anemia.

Because he was in a car accident on the way to Atlanta.

Because he was injured during World War One.

Because he had polio as a child.

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