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What did the father purchase?

Why was the mother angry when the father bought a new Cadillac?

Why did the uncle say they should not drive their new Cadillac to Mississippi?

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Define LYNCH.
 

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What happened to the family when they reached the Mississippi line?

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Why did the father decide to head back to Memphis?

Explain why the father sat in deep thought often while they were in Mississippi.

What did the father do with the Cadillac after they returned to Ohio?

In your own words, explain the ending of the story.

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