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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of prayers does James claim he is saying?
(a) His own.
(b) Prayers to God.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Silent prayers.

2. How long has James been hurting?
(a) Close to two months.
(b) Close to a month.
(c) Close to six months.
(d) Close to two weeks.

3. What did Mama do when James told her he couldn't kill the bird?
(a) She pulled his ears.
(b) She slapped him.
(c) She ran into the house to tell Auntie.
(d) She cried.

4. What sign did Monsieur Bayonne make over James' jaw?
(a) A thumbs-up.
(b) A prayer sign.
(c) A sorrowful sign.
(d) The cross.

5. Which bus does Mama say they are coming back on?
(a) The ten o'clock bus.
(b) The eleven o'clock bus.
(c) The eight o'clock bus.
(d) The twelve o'clock bus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sleeps by the fireplace?

2. Where did Mama "get" the bird to kill it?

3. What is Mama wondering "bout the hog"?

4. What does James wonder if he can do to the thing he sees on the other side of the lilies?

5. What did Mama make James kill?

(see the answer key)

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