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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 266 - 358, Chapters 23 - 30).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does August become an outcast after the fire?
(a) He saves the cat, but not his brother.
(b) The town now knows he is gay.
(c) He leaves town suddenly without saying goodbye.
(d) He saves himself and never even tries to save his new wife.

2. What does Mildred tell Isabelle about George in Chapter 19?
(a) He is moving soon.
(b) He is ill.
(c) He has a child somewhere Isabelle does not know about.
(d) There are rumors he is seeing a prostitute.

3. What happens to Ezra's home?
(a) It is lost in a flood.
(b) It is demolished by former slaves.
(c) It is standing strong.
(d) It burns.

4. What does George ask Prentiss to do for Caleb in Chapter 23?
(a) Watch out for Caleb.
(b) Pray for him.
(c) Start a business and give him a job.
(d) Make sure he eats well.

5. What is the phrase that Isabelle keeps thinking in her head at the end of Chapter 22?
(a) God has no mercy.
(b) Keep the boys safe.
(c) There but for the grace of God.
(d) What have you done?

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does George remember fondly from his youth?

2. In Chapter 13, who does George immediately assume has killed Landry?

3. In Chapter 4, what does George say he has decided to keep?

4. Who was Mildred's husband?

5. What plant does Caleb mention grows well in the fields?

(see the answer key)

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