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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who says, "nurse, I have to go back in the field this evening" after finding out that the dentist is not taking anymore patients until after lunch?
(a) Mama.
(b) The preacher.
(c) The boy with the book.
(d) The man smoking a pipe.

3. What does James decide he's going to do in Chapter 11 so he can get his Mama a coat?
(a) Pick cotton.
(b) Clean pig pens.
(c) Save money.
(d) Deliver mail.

4. What are the people wearing that are coming into the office in Chapter 8?
(a) Black boots.
(b) Big coats.
(c) Fake smiles.
(d) Top hats.

5. Who told Monsieur Bayonne to come over?
(a) Auntie.
(b) Mama.
(c) Ty.
(d) James.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of prayers does James claim he is saying?

2. What color does the young black man with the book claim the wind is?

3. James is the oldest and his Mama tells him he is what?

4. Why does James feel he had to kill the bird?

5. What does Mama ask James after they get back to the office in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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