The Twelve-Mile Straight Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why did Ketty cut out Nan's tongue, according to the narration from her perspective? (from Chapter 35 - Epilogue)

To punish herself; to do something that could not be undone.

It was an accident; she was trying to loosen it because Nan was tongue-tied.

To save Nan from tongue cancer.

To punish Juke and Sterling; to symbolize her hatred of men.

2.

Why do Sara and Jim leave the farm? (from Chapters 22 - 25)

Because Juke scares them off.

Because George Wilson fires Jim.

Because they hate the South.

Because Sara is pregnant.

3.

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

Jeb used a branch to stab Freddie Wilson.

It marks the spot where Nan met Genus.

It is the gourd tree where Genus was lynched.

Sterling made it for Nan.

4.

Why does not Elma go to Warm Springs with Oliver and Nan? (from Chapters 32 - 34)

Because she is angry at Oliver for lying to her about his disability.

Because she wants to protect her father from Sterling.

Because she does not like to travel.

Because baby Winna is too stick to travel.

5.

Why does Elma choose to have the babies baptized in the creek, instead of inside a church? (from Chapters 11 - 14)

Because Rev. Quick thinks the babies are "devil babies," and doesn't want them in the church.

Because she has decided not to sing at church as penance for Genus's death, and Juke doesn't like going to church, anyway.

Because the creek and the farm are special to her, and because Nan would not be allowed in the church due to the color of her skin.

Because she doesn't want Parthenia Wilson to attend the ceremony.

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