The Known World Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Edward P. Jones
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The Known World Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Caldonia believe is a better master to slaves--a white man or a black man?
(a) A white man with a black overseer.
(b) A black man with a white overseer.
(c) A black man.
(d) A white man.

2. What does Maude keep pressuring Caldonia to do in Chapter 6?
(a) Stop grieving and remarry.
(b) Free the slaves.
(c) Stop grieving and make a decision regarding the slaves.
(d) Sell the plantation and the slaves.

3. Where does Henry request he be buried?
(a) In the Robbins' family cemetery.
(b) In the same cemetery, near but not among, the slaves who have died on his plantation.
(c) In a separate cemetery from the slaves who have died on the plantation.
(d) Near the house, separate from the family cemetery.

4. What causes a fight between Stamford and his cabin mate, Clement?
(a) The abuse of a child.
(b) An interest in the same girl.
(c) Lost possessions.
(d) Bitter words about a mutual friend.

5. Why does Loretta suggest fieldwork be suspended in the aftermath of Henry Townsend's death?
(a) To wait until decisions are made as to what to do with the plantation and slaves.
(b) To keep from disturbing the mourners.
(c) To prevent spoiling the journey of Henry's soul.
(d) To prevent misunderstandings later.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Fern's mother taught her about the man she should marry?

2. What does Caldonia order Moses to do in the future in regard to decisions about the slaves?

3. What word does Maude use to refer to Caldonia and Calvin's slaves?

4. What do these men do to Augustus despite the fact that he is a free man?

5. Why does Skiffington count Oden and his testimony for Travis about Augustus as that of only half a man?

(see the answer key)

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