View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

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 he is crying.
(b) Because he's alone and there is no one to talk to.
(c) Because it hurts.
(d) Because Mama doesn't like for someone to say something just for nothing.

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

3. When someone stares down the long old road, they see nothing but what?
(a) Gravel.
(b) Weeds.
(c) Blue sky.
(d) Grass.

4. What did Mama make James kill?
(a) A crow.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A redbird.
(d) A goose.

5. James "ain't no more than" what?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James do instead of sitting on a seat in the bus?

2. Why did Mama go over to the fence?

3. What is Mama always doing to Ty?

4. Where does James see the smoke coming out of while he is waiting in Chapter 1?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does James take out when he sees the bus?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 275 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample