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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fern believe Caldonia's mother never would have allowed Henry to court her daughter?
(a) His skin was darker than Caldonia's.
(b) He had no money.
(c) He was once a slave himself.
(d) He owned slaves.

2. In whose crate does Rita hide in order to attempt her escape?
(a) The Robbins'.
(b) The Pattersons'.
(c) The Skiffingtons'.
(d) The Townsends'.

3. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?
(a) High blood pressure.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Seizures.

4. What happens to the sick slave who Moses forces to work in the fields despite an illness?
(a) Celeste gives birth to a stillborn baby.
(b) Elias suffers a seizure.
(c) Gloria gives birth to a sickly baby.
(d) Delphie has a heart attack.

5. What fear causes Clara to call Skiffington to her home?
(a) That her slave, Ralph, is stealing from her.
(b) That her slave, Ralph, is going to kill her.
(c) That her slave, Ralph, is going to run away.
(d) That her slave, Ralph, is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Skiffington tell his wife he would someday like to move to?

2. Who digs Henry's grave before the funeral service?

3. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?

4. How does Robbins react when he finds Philamena in Richmond after she has run away a second time?

5. What language does the leader of this group Counsel runs into in Texas speak?

(see the answer key)

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