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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tessier tell Clement to hurry?
(a) He wants him back before dark.
(b) There looks to be storms coming in.
(c) He needs him to shoe some horses.
(d) He needs him to fix a wagon wheel.

2. Why do the lives of the slaves improve in the time leading up to their being sold?
(a) They want the slaves to look good for the sale.
(b) A new overseer has been hired.
(c) Oreline demands that the overseer treat them better.
(d) The cruel overseer has been sold.

3. Who is often loaned to other plantation to provide music?
(a) Elisabeth.
(b) Gerasime.
(c) Suzette.
(d) Oreline.

4. What is Clement planning to deliver to Narcisse on his trip in Chapter 13?
(a) Piglets.
(b) Coon skins.
(c) Chickens.
(d) Bear skins.

5. What does Suzette say about Doralise when talking to Philomene?
(a) Doralise is sad.
(b) Doralise is pregnant.
(c) Doralise is generous.
(d) Doralise manipulates situations to her benefit only.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Narcisse's body build?

2. Why does Suzette send word to the slave quarters the minute Francoise dies?

3. What does Garasime say is attached to the slaves after the assessors come?

4. What role is difficult for Eugene in Chapter 9?

5. What is Elisabeth's job at the plantation?

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