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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Cassie takes a drink from the courthouse fountain while her brothers use the restrooms?
(a) Jeremy Sims grabs her and the boys and makes them leave.
(b) The white folks inside look at them with disgust.
(c) Jeremy Sims tells the sheriff they are there.
(d) The sheriff chases them out of the building.

4. On the day of the trial, who does Stacey meet at the crossroad?
(a) Joe and Moe.
(b) Moe and Clarence.
(c) Cassie and the boys.
(d) Wardell and Clarence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only reason why TJ Avery was not lynched after he was caught?

2. As Mr. Jamison questions several people about the night of Mr. Barnett's death, the testimonies offered also make the actions of which two other people look suspicious?

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

4. Why doesn't PaPa want his children to play marbles?

5. Who is the oldest Logan child?

(see the answer key)

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