1 What year is the novel set in? 1940 1934 1890 1920 2 What major American event is the backdrop for the novel? The Civil War WWI WWII The Great Depression 3 What is one of the major themes of the novel? War Religion Marriage Racism 4 Cassie can best be described as superficial fiery selfish shy 5 What is one of the things the author clearly values? Money Violence Family Religion 6 Who comes to visit from out of town at the beginning of the novel? Jake Willis Russell Uncle Hammer Suzella 7 Who is Bilbo? A white landowner A black landowner A union man A white senator 8 What does Son-Boy have that Cassie wants? A book A marble A whistle A hat 9 Who actually saves baby Doris Anne from the belfry? Wordell Cassie Stacey Joe 10 Who is on trial? T.J. Clarence Little Willie Maynard 11 Mr. Wade Jamison is a landowner a government agent a lawyer a union man 12 Mama used to be a singer a dancer a teacher a secretary 13 What is Cassie's main issue with Stacey? He is growing up and has less time for her He is always giving her advice He follows her wherever she goes He bullies her 14 Who is Mr. John Farnsworth? A lawyer The first county agent A landowner A union man 15 Whose land borders the Logans'? Mr. Walker Mr. Montier Mr. Crawford Mr. Granger 16 Why can't Jeremy be too close to the Logan children? He is white He is not educated He lives far away He is too poor 17 By the end of her testimony, what does Mrs. Barnett think about the robbery and murder? She is uncertain who did it She is certain the Simms boys did it She is certain a black boy, not T.J., did it She is certain T.J. did it 18 Why did T.J. partake in the robbery? He hated Mr. Barnett He wanted money The Simms boys told him to He did not participate at all 19 What happens to T.J.? He is convicted and given the death penalty He is let free He is convicted and sent to jail He is convicted but gets an appeal 20 Who of the following wants most to get out of sharecropping? Son-Boy Dube Don Lee Moe 21 What does Mr. Granger want from the Logans? Their labor Their land Their money Their obedience 22 What New Deal program affects the farmers most? WPA TVA CCC AAA 23 Besides the land, where else does Papa work? A dam The mines The railroad A shop 24 Wordell is known for his strength and height being quiet and private being active in the union his intellect and charm 25 Mrs. Lee Annie wants Cassie's help with music reading cooking sewing