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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do they cancel the union meetings?

2. What does Stacey say about being home?

3. What does Sheriff Dobbs and Mr. Peck tell the Turners they must do?

4. What does Little Man tell the others about Mr. Morrison while sitting on the river bank?

5. What does Suzella do to try to befriend Cassie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impact does the arrival of Suzella have on Cassie?

2. Describe what must Cassie be feeling as she watches the impact Stacey's running away has on her family?

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

4. Why is Dube Cross in favor of the union?

5. News is expected that may pertain to Stacey on the same day Mrs. Lee Annie is to register to vote. Explain what the Logans do.

6. What are the demands of the farmers who arrived in front of the courthouse?

7. What does Cassie remember being told about Wordell when she finds him standing over the dead cat?

8. What is the significance of the song the family sings on Christmas?

9. What information do the Logans get about Stacey?

10. How does Papa describe their family without Stacey to Cassie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the boycott mentioned in the story and what happened to Mama and Papa Logan because of it.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the questions raised in the minds of the characters regarding the injustices that are taking place. What answers are found in the story? What questions are unanswered?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the relationship Mr. Jamison has with the Logan family. Why was he different than most of the other white people?

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