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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is in jail, accused of killing Mr. Barnett?
(a) RW & Melvin Simms.
(b) Willie & Maynard Wiggins.
(c) TJ Avery.
(d) Mrs. Barnett.

2. Who is with Doris Ann when they find her hanging from the church bell rope?
(a) Joe.
(b) Wordell.
(c) Mr. Ellis.
(d) Ella Lou Hicks.

3. Why is Mama no longer a teacher?
(a) She did not like working with children.
(b) She was fired for organizing a boycott.
(c) They no longer needed the money.
(d) She prefered chopping wood.

4. What happens the second time Cassie's Papa finds out she is playing marbles?
(a) She is grounded.
(b) She must recite the Tenth Commandment.
(c) He makes her give back the marbles she won.
(d) He makes her memorize the Ten Commandments.

5. What explanation does Stacey give for Jeremy Sims making them leave?
(a) The boys went into the ladies' restroom by accident.
(b) The water fountain and the restrooms inside the courthouse are for white folks.
(c) Jeremy Sims is evil like his brothers.
(d) They were supposed to wait in line and didn't.

Short Answer Questions

1. After TJ is found guilty and led from the courthouse, who tries to talk to him?

2. Who owns the beat up Ford truck that was parked outside the Barnett's store the night of the murder?

3. Although TJ doesn't say anything as he is led from the courthouse, what does he do?

4. What is Papa's other job?

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

(see the answer key)

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