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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After receiving a copy of the Mississippi constitution, what does Mrs. Lee Annie decide she wants to do?
(a) Learn to read.
(b) Vote.
(c) Memorize the constitution.
(d) Visit the state capitol.

2. What happens when Stacey and Little Willie try to get a job at the hospital construction site?
(a) They are both offered a job whitewashing for a week.
(b) Stacey is told he is too weak to do the work.
(c) They are both sent away and told not to come back.
(d) Stacey is offered a job whitewashing for a week.

3. Why did Wordell kill the cat?
(a) He hates cats.
(b) He didn't kill the cat - the dog did.
(c) The cat killed the bird he was nursing.
(d) The cat had rabies.

4. Who do Mama and Big Ma think will give Mrs. Lee Annie trouble if she goes through with her plans?
(a) The Sheriff.
(b) Mr. Granger.
(c) Mr. Lee.
(d) Mr. Peck.

5. What sustains life in this small southern town?
(a) Water.
(b) Education.
(c) Church.
(d) Cotton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cassie attack Mary Lou Wellever?

2. What is the consequence of Papa's decision to quit the government program?

3. What happens during Cassie's illness?

4. What does the county agent, Mr. Farnsworth, ask the Logans to do?

5. What does Papa do when he hears the news?

(see the answer key)

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