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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Snookum not get along with Reverend Jameson?
(a) The Reverend thought Snookum was the murderer.
(b) The Reverend thought Snookum should be in church more.
(c) The Reverend thought Snookum cheated at marbles.
(d) The Reverend didn't like Snookum begging for food.

2. Janey calls two people on the phone. Who are they?
(a) Toddy and Minnie.
(b) Miss Bea and the Major.
(c) Lou Dimes and Miss Merle.
(d) Mathu and Candy.

3. Why do Mat and Chimley fish only in one small spot?
(a) Because they are hiding from the white people.
(b) The white people have bought up the land along the river and left little room to fish.
(c) Because that is the best place to catch fish.
(d) Because they play cards at the same place.

4. What is the garry?
(a) The pecan groves.
(b) The cane field.
(c) The front porch, the garrett.
(d) The shady side of the house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Miss Merle in such a hurry to get to the quarters?

2. What was next to Beau's body?

3. What did Clatoo do with the shoe box?

4. How many years had Miss Merle known Candy?

5. What did Miss Merle see when she turned into the quarters?

(see the answer key)

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