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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?
(a) On Christmas Day.
(b) On the day Henry dies.
(c) During the celebration for the Fourth of July.
(d) The day Henry's father buys his freedom.

2. Why do the large landowners of Manchester County become unhappy with Sheriff Patterson?
(a) Due to incidences of cruelty against slaves.
(b) Due to the incidences of missing slaves.
(c) Due to the increase in crime.
(d) Due to an increase in the sheriff's salary.

3. Who is exempt from the Act of 1806 because of the generosity of local whites?
(a) Moses.
(b) Henry.
(c) Mildred.
(d) Augustus.

4. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?
(a) Henry Townsend.
(b) John Skiffington.
(c) Calvin Newman.
(d) William Robbins.

5. How does Robbins react when he finds Philamena in Richmond after she has run away a second time?
(a) He has her arrested.
(b) He beats her to near death.
(c) He threatens to lock her in her room,
(d) He offers her a divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?

2. What does the new sheriff organize to help crack down on runaway slaves?

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

4. What punishment did Henry hire Oden Peoples to carry out against Elias for attempting to run away?

5. For what reason does one of the jurors on Broussard's trial believe the man was convicted?

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