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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Henry's parents often bring him on their Sunday visits to Robbins' plantation?
(a) Food.
(b) Blankets.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Money.

2. Who is chosen to be sheriff when Patterson resigns two years later?
(a) Henry Townsend.
(b) John Skiffington.
(c) Counsel Skiffington.
(d) William Robbins.

3. What does the Act of 1806 require?
(a) That all freed slaves leave Virginia within twelve months.
(b) That all freed slaves carry freedom papers.
(c) That all freed slaves pay extra taxes on their income.
(d) That all freed slaves register with local law enforcement.

4. Why do Alice's owners put up with her odd behavior?
(a) Alice is entertaining.
(b) Alice is a good worker.
(c) Alice is the daughter of the owner's cousin.
(d) Alice is a brillant artist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does John Skiffington work?

2. Why did John Skiffington leave North Carolina?

3. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?

4. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?

5. Who is Rita?

(see the answer key)

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