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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Papa tell Cassie to do about Stacey's absence?
(a) Stop worrying; Stacey is old enough to make his own decisions.
(b) She will eventually forget her brother.
(c) Have faith that Stacey will return.
(d) Tell all her friends to keep looking for Stacey.

2. Why do the other farmers have to do what the Turners did to their crop?
(a) They were supposed to plant corn instead of cotton.
(b) There was a miscalculation and they won't receive their government money if they don't tear out the required crop.
(c) Because they are at the whim of white government officials.
(d) They already spent their government check and can't give it back.

3. From where does Suzella get lessons?
(a) From Mama.
(b) From the Mississippi school system.
(c) From New York.
(d) From her mother.

4. Why does Cassie accuse Suzella of disliking "colored" people?
(a) Because Suzella told her she hates her.
(b) Because Suzella has told everyone she is white.
(c) Because Suzella tried to pass herself off as white to Stuart.
(d) Because Suzella's skin is lighter.

5. Why couldn't Stacey and Moe get away?
(a) They didn't have a good hiding place.
(b) They were too slow.
(c) They gave up because people were shooting at them.
(d) They were too sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the three boys picking on Cousin Bud?

2. When Uncle Hammer returns for Christmas, what does he do?

3. When Papa cries, what does he say he is afraid of?

4. How does Mama react to Papa's decision not to search for Stacey?

5. Who have the children been spending a lot of time with since Stacey left?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the ending of the story relate the title, "Will the Circle be Unbroken?"?

2. Describe what happens when the Logan's discover Stacey is gone.

3. In the final chapter, what does the Sheriff reveal about why he is letting Stacey and Moe go?

4. Why do the three young men humiliate Cousin Bud? Are their actions considered hypocritical?

5. When Cassie was sick with scarlet fever, Wordell played his harmonica for her each day. Discuss the reasons why you think he did this.

6. What information do the Logans get about Stacey?

7. Explain why the Turners have to tear out part of their crop. Discuss why this is seen as unjust.

8. What is Suzella's reaction to the news that Stacey has run away?

9. Explain why Wordell's comments about Cassie's unkind treatment of Suzella matter so much to Cassie.

10. Describe the events at the union meeting held at the Wheeler's.

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