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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does Calvin own that inspires his dreams of moving away from Manchester County to find love and passion?
(a) A snowglobe.
(b) A magazine article.
(c) A picture of a family.
(d) A newspaper clipping.

2. Who is Reverend Moffett having an affair with?
(a) His mother-in-law.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) His sister-in-law.

3. What does Counsel run into as he enters Texas and finds himself surrounded by a pack of dogs?
(a) A group of fugitive slaves.
(b) A wagon train.
(c) A militia fighting Mexicans.
(d) A group of immigrants.

4. Where does Skiffington meet his future bride?
(a) At the local merchantile.
(b) At the home of William Robbins.
(c) At the local hotel.
(d) At the home of Gilly Patterson.

5. What does the new sheriff organize to help crack down on runaway slaves?
(a) A hundred man military regiment.
(b) A twenty man deputy roll.
(c) A twelve man slave patrol.
(d) A fifty man militia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does this family turn on Counsel the very next morning, after offering him shelter and food the night before?

2. Why does John Skiffington decide to marry?

3. Where do Augustus and Mildred stay when they are visiting their son's plantation?

4. What does Rita hide under inside this crate in order to escape?

5. From whom does Henry buy his first piece of land and his first slave?

(see the answer key)

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