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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when Mat returned home with his fish?
(a) He got in his car and drove to Mathu's house.
(b) He got in an arguement with his wife, Ella.
(c) He started cleaning the fish.
(d) He kissed Ella hello at the door.

2. Why was Clatoo dressed in a nice shirt and bow tie?
(a) He was returning from work.
(b) He had just returned from church with Reverend Jameson.
(c) He sold vegetables out of his truck and always wanted to remind people that he was a businessman.
(d) He had just been to a funeral.

3. Why did Janey keep looking down toward the highway?
(a) Janey was waiting for Miss Merle.
(b) Janey was looking for Fix.
(c) Janey was looking for Mr. Lou.
(d) Janey was looking for the police.

4. Who baked the apple pie?
(a) Miss Bea.
(b) Lucy, Miss Merle's servant.
(c) Miss Merle.
(d) Janey.

5. Who tells Mat and Chimley that there has been a murder?
(a) Candy.
(b) Mathu.
(c) Fue.
(d) Berto.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dirty Red and his family known for?

2. Why hadn't Cherry shot his gun?

3. Why did Miss Merle bring a pie?

4. Why do Mat and Chimley fish only in one small spot?

5. Where does Lou Dimes work?

(see the answer key)

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