The Known World | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Chapter 1

1. Who is Moses?

2. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?

3. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?

4. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?

5. What does Augustus Townsend do to make his living?

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

7. What does the Act of 1806 require?

8. Who is exempt from the Act of 1806 because of the generosity of local whites?

9. Why does Robbins continuously raise the asking price for Henry as Augustus attempts to buy his freedom?

10. What do Henry's parents often bring him on their Sunday visits...
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