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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Louisa, who will tie her more closely to her current life of poverty if she marries this person?
(a) Mr. Stone.
(b) Tom.
(c) Bob.
(d) No one.

2. How could the tone of Chapter 1 be described?
(a) Flat.
(b) Ominous.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Humdrum.

3. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?
(a) Little Burr.
(b) Little Tom.
(c) Big Burr.
(d) Big Tom.

4. What time of day does the story open?
(a) Night.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Morning.
(d) Sundown.

5. What is the name of Louisa's employers' son?
(a) Bob.
(b) Sal.
(c) Mark.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who represents an opportunity to escape a life of poverty for Louisa?

2. Louisa is described as having what kind of skin color in Chapter 1?

3. What is Louisa doing as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?

4. What is the last name of Louisa's employer?

5. How many men is Louisa involved with?

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