The Known World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Edward P. Jones
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Known World Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Edward P. Jones
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Buy The Known World Lesson Plans
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Henry request he be buried?
(a) In a separate cemetery from the slaves who have died on the plantation.
(b) In the same cemetery, near but not among, the slaves who have died on his plantation.
(c) In the Robbins' family cemetery.
(d) Near the house, separate from the family cemetery.

2. Who is chosen to be sheriff when Patterson resigns two years later?
(a) William Robbins.
(b) Henry Townsend.
(c) John Skiffington.
(d) Counsel Skiffington.

3. Why does Skiffington believe slavery is just and should be preserved?
(a) Due to the fact that it is legal under Virginia law.
(b) Due to the fact that he enjoys keeping slaves.
(c) Due to the fact that it is sanctioned in the Bible.
(d) Due to the fact that the Southern economy relies on it.

4. Why do Alice's owners put up with her odd behavior?
(a) Alice is entertaining.
(b) Alice is a brillant artist.
(c) Alice is a good worker.
(d) Alice is the daughter of the owner's cousin.

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

6. What does Maude keep pressuring Caldonia to do in Chapter 6?
(a) Stop grieving and remarry.
(b) Sell the plantation and the slaves.
(c) Stop grieving and make a decision regarding the slaves.
(d) Free the slaves.

7. What is the major legal issue facing Sheriff Skiffington?
(a) Abolitionists.
(b) Runaway slaves.
(c) Drunks.
(d) Theft.

8. How does Augustus react to the news that Henry has become a slave owner?
(a) Augustus congratulates his son and celebrates this moment of glory.
(b) Augustus tells Henry his future is looking bright.
(c) Augustus breaks Henry's shoulder with a walking stick.
(d) Augustus warns that only trouble can come from a black man acting like a white man.

9. What do Henry's parents often bring him on their Sunday visits to Robbins' plantation?
(a) Blankets.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Money.
(d) Food.

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

11. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?
(a) Calvin Newman.
(b) William Robbins.
(c) Henry Townsend.
(d) John Skiffington.

12. Who does Caldonia believe is a better master to slaves--a white man or a black man?
(a) A white man with a black overseer.
(b) A black man with a white overseer.
(c) A white man.
(d) A black man.

13. What does Augustus show these people that are later destroyed by one of these men?
(a) Freedom papers.
(b) A pass from the Townsend plantation.
(c) A passport.
(d) An ID badge.

14. What does the Act of 1806 require?
(a) That all freed slaves register with local law enforcement.
(b) That all freed slaves carry freedom papers.
(c) That all freed slaves leave Virginia within twelve months.
(d) That all freed slaves pay extra taxes on their income.

15. Who becomes Henry's mentor despite Augustus' disapproval?
(a) Oden Peoples.
(b) Barnum Kinsey.
(c) John Skiffington.
(d) William Robbins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the slaves on Townsend Plantation fear most when they hear of the death of Henry Townsend?

2. Where do Augustus and Mildred stay when they are visiting their son's plantation?

3. Why are the slave patrols formed?

4. What is the first gift Elias ever whittled and who was it for?

5. What does Caldonia order Moses to do in the future in regard to decisions about the slaves?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 658 words
(approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page)
Buy The Known World Lesson Plans
Copyrights
BookRags
The Known World from BookRags. (c)2024 BookRags, Inc. All rights reserved.