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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of a cap was Chimley wearing?
(a) A straw hat.
(b) A Dodgers' baseball cap.
(c) A very smart dress hat.
(d) His army hat.

2. Why does Janey worry when Miss Bea is gathering pecans?
(a) She is worried that Miss Bea will return before she gets her housework done.
(b) She is worried that Miss Bea will be biten by a snake.
(c) The is worried that Miss Bea will not gather enough pecans for everyone.
(d) She is worried that she is drunk and will fall in the tall grass.

3. What was Dirty Red and his family known for?
(a) They were sharecroppers.
(b) They were considered lazy.
(c) They kept the graveyard clean.
(d) They were known as good sugar cane workers.

4. Why was Lou not at work?
(a) He was at Candy's house.
(b) He was out eating dinner.
(c) He was on assignment.
(d) He had taken the day off.

5. Who helped raise Candy?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Lou.
(c) Janey.
(d) Miss Merle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bea need before she will think of more names?

2. Who baked the apple pie?

3. How did Candy's parents die?

4. Where did the group walk to at the end of the chapter?

5. When Miss Merle arrives at Mathu's house, what is the first thing that happens?

(see the answer key)

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