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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Miss Merle in such a hurry to get to the quarters?
(a) She is worried that the Major will wake up and be angry and go to the quarters drunk.
(b) She is worried that Janey will tell the entire town and she wants to get there before she does.
(c) She is worried that Miss Bea is down there causing trouble.
(d) She is worried that Fix is on the way and wants to get there before him.

2. What does Snookum see at Mathu's house?
(a) Reverend Jameson standing over a body.
(b) A dead body.
(c) Corrine in her kitchen eating.
(d) Rufe hoeing in his garden.

3. Why doesn't Janey tell Miss Bea about the murder?
(a) She thinks it would be like "talking to a wall."
(b) Because Miss Bea in drunk on the porch swing.
(c) Miss Bea hated Beau.
(d) Miss Bea is still asleep and Janey doesn't want to wake her.

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

5. What did Candy ask Snookum to do?
(a) Run and get people to gather at Mathu's house.
(b) Run and get Aunt Glo.
(c) Run and get Toddy and Minnie.
(d) Run and get Lou Dimes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Janey say that Miss Bea and Major are?

2. Who is Aunt Glo?

3. Which animal did Janey say Miss Merle looked like?

4. What had Janey heard that made her believe Snookum's story?

5. Janey calls two people on the phone. Who are they?

(see the answer key)

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