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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the slave patrols formed?
(a) To find slaves stolen by abolishonists.
(b) To find two slaves who escaped Robbins' plantation.
(c) To find two slaves Robbins mistakenly sold.
(d) To find Henry's parents after they ran away.

2. 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.

3. Where does the shipping crate take Rita?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) New York.
(c) Portland.
(d) Philadelphia.

4. Who is Moses?
(a) Slave owner on a Virginia plantation.
(b) Farmer in Virginia.
(c) Overseer of slaves on a Virginia plantation.
(d) Son of a plantation owner in Virginia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John Skiffington decide to marry?

2. Who is chosen to be sheriff when Patterson resigns two years later?

3. Who is Skiffington's future bride?

4. For whom does John Skiffington work?

5. Who does Augustus buy from his former owner, William Robbins?

(see the answer key)

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