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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?
(a) Alice was abused by a previous owner.
(b) Alice is afraid of small spaces.
(c) Alice is looking for her missing child.
(d) Alice was hit in the head by a mule.

2. Why does John Skiffington decide to marry?
(a) To obey the Bible.
(b) To have a companion.
(c) To please his father.
(d) To have children.

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

4. 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 an increase in the sheriff's salary.
(d) Due to the increase in crime.

5. What does Augustus Townsend do to make his living?
(a) Serves food in a restaurant.
(b) Is a deputy sheriff.
(c) Builds furniture.
(d) Makes boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Act of 1806 require?

2. Why does Robbins continuously raise the asking price for Henry as Augustus attempts to buy his freedom?

3. Where does Skiffington meet his future bride?

4. What gift does John Skiffington's cousin, Counsel, give to him at the wedding?

5. Why did John Skiffington leave North Carolina?

(see the answer key)

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