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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cornelia Carny told the story of whom?
(a) Her brother who hit the little Missy.
(b) Her father, John Jones Littleton who hid in the woods.
(c) Her uncle Jake who quit working.
(d) Her cousin, Paul who hung himself.

2. What was the title for a poor white who was hired to watch over the slaves as they worked and ensure they weren't lazy or try to run away?
(a) The slave trader.
(b) The overseer.
(c) The driver.
(d) The slave owner.

3. What was the title for the trusted slave that would often help administer whippings to other slaves?
(a) The slave owner.
(b) The slave trader.
(c) The driver.
(d) The overseer.

4. Whose account supports the author's claim that slave traders often used tricks to make the slaves appear well-groomed and healthy for the day of the auction?
(a) Jenny Proctor.
(b) Henson.
(c) Annonymous.
(d) Delicia Patterson.

5. What item was used to discipline slaves?
(a) A leather thong.
(b) A whip.
(c) A gun.
(d) A pitchfork.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did blacks feel that Lincoln did not deserve the praise he received?

2. Who was the President of the Confederacy?

3. The slave trading was much like today's ____________________.

4. What was the main lesson that Byrl Anderson learned from his Master?

5. To whom did the "Uncle Toms" refer to?

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