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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What punishment did Henry hire Oden Peoples to carry out against Elias for attempting to run away?
(a) Cut off his ear.
(b) Cut off his toes.
(c) Hobble him.
(d) Cut off his tongue.

2. Who admonishes Henry to show vigilance and responsibility toward his slaves?
(a) William Robbins.
(b) Sheriff Skiffington.
(c) Augustus Townsend.
(d) Caldonia Townsend.

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

4. Where does Skiffington meet his future bride?
(a) At the home of Gilly Patterson.
(b) At the local hotel.
(c) At the home of William Robbins.
(d) At the local merchantile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry do with the gift his parents bring him every Sunday during their visits?

2. What habit does Ramsey have that causes trouble for him and for Fern?

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

4. In whose crate does Rita hide in order to attempt her escape?

5. What is unusual about the fact that Henry Townsend owns slaves?

(see the answer key)

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