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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state are the slave traders who bought free man Augustus Townsend heading to?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Florida.
(d) Georgia.

2. What did Maude's husband, Tilmon, want to do with their slaves after the death of their third child?
(a) Sell them.
(b) Buy more.
(c) Kill them.
(d) Free them.

3. What decision does Moses make that angers Caldonia?
(a) To refuse the slaves food and water.
(b) To punish Stamford and Clement.
(c) To punish lazy slaves with whippings.
(d) To force the slaves to work past dark.

4. What has Fern's mother taught her about the man she should marry?
(a) Not to marry a man with darker skin than her own.
(b) Not to marry a man with less money than her.
(c) Not to marry a man with lighter skin than her own.
(d) Not to marry a man with more money than her.

5. Why does the slave, Stamford, insist on only consorting with young women rather than women his own age?
(a) He believes only the young ones understand his needs.
(b) He believes the young ones will help make being a slave easier to stand.
(c) He believes only the young ones can keep up with his stamina.
(d) He believes only the young ones can excite his desires.

Short Answer Questions

1. What inspires the punishment Henry orders for Elias when he is caught attempting to run away?

2. Who does Skiffington turn to for advice on the laws regarding freed slaves and whether than can be sold into slavery?

3. What place does Calvin dream of going to, in hopes that his passions will be reciprocated?

4. What object does Calvin own that inspires his dreams of moving away from Manchester County to find love and passion?

5. Who tells Skiffington that Travis sold Augustus Townsend to slave traders?

(see the answer key)

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