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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Augustus buy from his former owner, William Robbins?
(a) His son, Jack.
(b) His cousin, Mike.
(c) His mother, Rita.
(d) His wife, Mildred.

2. What is John Skiffington's job at the time he decides to marry?
(a) Slave patroller.
(b) Sheriff.
(c) Deputy sheriff.
(d) Mayor.

3. Who is prisoner Jean Broussard accused of killing?
(a) His business partner.
(b) His wife.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) His brother.

4. What does the new sheriff organize to help crack down on runaway slaves?
(a) A twenty man deputy roll.
(b) A twelve man slave patrol.
(c) A hundred man military regiment.
(d) A fifty man militia.

5. What subject does Anderson Frazier generally write about?
(a) American history.
(b) American romance.
(c) American peculiarities.
(d) American politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?

2. With whom does Skiffington side when the feud over Travis' cow gets out of hand?

3. Why does Loretta suggest fieldwork be suspended in the aftermath of Henry Townsend's death?

4. From whom does Henry buy his first piece of land and his first slave?

5. What decision does Moses make that angers Caldonia?

(see the answer key)

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