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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What wasn't Mrs. Barnett wearing the night her husband was killed?
(a) Her hearing aid.
(b) Her glasses.
(c) Her bathrobe and slippers.
(d) Her wig.

2. What is the argument concerning Russell's return to Indiana?
(a) He should take friends along to protect him so he doesn't get beaten by white bigots.
(b) He should take the train and not walk because the train is safer for black soldiers.
(c) He should not wear his uniform because he might be beaten by white bigots along the route he would travel.
(d) He should not return because black soldiers do not get treated as well as white soldiers.

3. Who wants to find work so that he can buy milk for his siblings?
(a) Maynard Wiggins.
(b) Dube Cross.
(c) Little Man.
(d) Moe Turner.

4. Why is Mr. Jamison the victim of vandalism and threats?
(a) Because he is an outsider.
(b) Because the black community hates him.
(c) Because he is a white lawyer representing a black man.
(d) Because no one likes a black lawyer.

5. How was Mr. Barnett killed?
(a) He fell down the stairs.
(b) He died trying to save his wife.
(c) He was beaten.
(d) He was hit on the head with the blunt end of an axe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Joe at the end of Chapter One?

2. What does Stacey say would happen to a black person who got caught using the courthouse restrooms or fountain?

3. Who set the fire on the night TJ Avery was nearly lynched?

4. What does Mama tell Cassie when she is told about the TJ's trial?

5. What does Reverend Gabson say the boys were talking about?

(see the answer key)

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