Duplicate of In the Heat of the Night - Chapter 1 & 2 Questions! Flashcards

1

Why is Mantoli coming to town?

To organize a music festival
To see the tourist sites
To investigate a crime
To run for mayor

2

Who was the dead man?

The Diner Staff (Ralph)
The Police Chief (Gillespie)
The Conductor (Mantoli)
The Police Officer (Sam)

3

What month does the story take place ?

August
January
May
October

4

Why was Virgil Tibbs at the Train station so late?

He was waiting for a train to Washington.
He wanted to hide away from the police.
He was hoping to hitch a ride out of town.
He wanted to read his book in peace.

5

Who is working the police night shift?

Frank Morris
Ralph
Delores Purdy
Sam Wood

6

Why did same take the Black Man to the Police Station

Because he sat on the "White Only" Bench.
Because he looked suspicious.
Because he had a lot of money in his wallet.
Because he was reading a book.

7

Why is Sam careful when he drives through town?

To watch for jay walkers
To watch for dogs sleeping in the street
To watch out for car thieves
To miss the pot holes

8

How did Mantoli Die?

He was hit in the head
He was poisoned during his dinner
He was run over by a car
He was shot in the back

9

What did Sam find at the railway station?

A Black Man
A Hitchhiker
The Murder Weapon
Mantoli's Wallet

10

How old is Delores Purdy?

16
15
18
17

11

Matoli's wallet was missing when they found him.

True
False

12

Virgil Tibbs is a Police Officier

True
False

13

Where is Virgil Tibbs From?

Detroit, Michigan
Boston, Massachusetts
Pasadena, California
New Jersey, New York

14

How long as Bill Gillespie been Chief of Police in Wells?

one day
7 months
10 years
nine weeks

15

What did Sam find in the middle of the street?

A dead body
A gun
A dog
Burned out tire marks

Duplicate of In the Heat of the Night - Chapter 1 & 2 Questions!

Questions 15

Duplicate of In the Heat of the Night - Chapter 1 & 2 Questions!

Questions 15