The Known World | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. Who is Moses?

Overseer of slaves on a Virginia plantation.

2. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?

Alice was hit in the head by a mule.

3. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?

A doll.

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

Henry Townsend.

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

Builds furniture.

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

His wife, Mildred.

7. What does the Act of 1806 require?

That all freed slaves leave Virginia within twelve months.

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

Augustus.

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

Robbins cares for Henry and likes his quaility...
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