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

Oliver plans to vote for Roosevelt in the next election.

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

Roosevelt is announcing the end of the Great Depression.

Roosevelt is a close family friend.

2.

What does Nan hide under her mattress? (from Chapters 4 - 6)

A carving knife.

The Book of Knowledge.

The pearl that belonged to her mother.

A bottle of gin.

3.

Why does Parthenia come to visit Elma? (from Chapters 28 - 31)

To warn Elma that Freddie is on the loose.

To finally see Winna, her great-granddaughter.

To apologize to Elma.

To warn Elma that George wants Juke dead.

4.

What is the Twelve-Mile Straight? (from Chapters 1 - 3)

The distance to the nearest town.

The main road through Cotton County.

The creek behind the Jesups' farm.

The border of Cotton County.

5.

Why does Oliver postpone his wedding to Elma? (from Chapters 19 - 21)

Because he falls in love with Nan.

Because of his father's death.

Because he realizes she will never love him.

Because his mother doesn't want him to marry Elma.

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