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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While James and Mama are waiting for the bus in the beginning of Chapter 4 why does James keep his mouth shut instead of saying what he wants to say?
(a) Because it hurts.
(b) Because Mama doesn't like for someone to say something just for nothing.
(c) Because he's alone and there is no one to talk to.
(d) Because he is crying.

2. Why doesn't James want anyone to tell Mama about his hurting?
(a) Because Mama already knows.
(b) Because he already talked to the doctor.
(c) Because they don't have the money to fix it.
(d) Because it's getting better.

3. What does Mama say when the lady asks if they are from Bayonne?
(a) "It doesn't matter".
(b) "Down the river".
(c) "Who are you".
(d) "Probably not".

4. Where do James and Ty sit to hear Monsieur Bayonne play?
(a) Outside.
(b) Around a fire.
(c) Beside the second story window.
(d) In the barn.

5. James explains to the reader in Chapter 10 that Mama doesn't like James to do what?
(a) Walk too fast.
(b) Talk to himself.
(c) Wipe his nose.
(d) Crybaby stuff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sleeps by the fireplace?

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

3. Which dentist do the white people usually go to?

4. What does Mama ask James to do while she pays the bus fare?

5. What hides the river as the bus goes around a turn?

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