A Gathering of Old Men - Practice Unit Test (Chap 1-9)

Who is the victim lying dead in the weeds?

In which part of America does the novel take place?

Why is Snookum the first character we hear from?

Why does Gaines tell the story from so many perspectives?

Why does everyone claim to have killed the victim?

Why does Candy care so much about Mathu and those living in the quarters, and why does she refer to them as “my people"?

Why have the old men gathered at the quarters? Be specific.

Why does Lou Dimes not want Candy involved with what is to come?

How does Mapes try to "convince" the men to tell the truth?

What do you think the point is of the Reverend? Why is his character necessary?