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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes in Stamford to help heal his wounds after a fight with his cabin mate, Clement?
(a) Celeste.
(b) Moses.
(c) Delphie.
(d) Caldonia.

2. What is Skiffington concerned about in light of the number of missing slaves from Caldonia's plantation?
(a) That Caldonia will move to have him replaced as sheriff for not finding her slaves.
(b) That the missing slaves will kill him in his sleep.
(c) That Robbins will lose faith in him like he did Patterson.
(d) That the missing slaves will be killed by his patrollers.

3. What unique problem does the arrest of Jebediah present for Sheriff Skiffington?
(a) Skiffington is confronted with health problems Jebediah will need help in controlling during his imprisonment.
(b) Skiffington does not want to put a black in a cell often occupied by whites.
(c) Skiffington has too many prisoners to house another.
(d) Skiffington does not believe Jebediah has commited a crime.

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. Why does this family turn on Counsel the very next morning, after offering him shelter and food the night before?
(a) Counsel allowed the woman of the house to seduce him.
(b) Counsel revealed himself to be prejudice against blacks.
(c) Counsel was caught stealing a horse.
(d) Counsel stole money from their home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Skiffington often stop to do while traveling on horseback?

2. What ailment does Morris Calhenny suffer that only his slave, Beau, can help him overcome?

3. Where does Skiffington meet his future bride?

4. What did Maude do to stop her husband from doing what he wanted with his slaves?

5. Who is Clara Martin?

(see the answer key)

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