The Known World Quiz

Edward P. Jones

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who says that Moses is 'world stupid', implying that he does not know North from South? (from Chapter 12)

Bennett.

Loretta.

Jamie.

Elias.

2.

Why does Robbins chase down Philamena himself when she runs away to Richmond a second time? (from Chapter 4)

She is his lover.

She is his wife.

She is his slave.

She is his daughter.

3.

What threat does Robbins level on Philamena when she returns from Richmond after her second attempt to run away? (from Chapter 4)

That he will beat her within an inch of her life.

That he will make sure she is left with no money and no place to live.

That her freedom papers will mean nothing if he decides to sell her back into slavery.

That he will see her hanged.

4.

What does Counsel run into as he enters Texas and finds himself surrounded by a pack of dogs? (from Chapter 7)

A group of immigrants.

A militia fighting Mexicans.

A group of fugitive slaves.

A wagon train.

5.

Why does Skiffington fight his lust for this other woman in his life? (from Chapter 10)

The Bible looks down on adultery.

Skiffington is afraid it will become public gossip.

The woman in question has rebuffed his advances.

Skiffington loves his wife.

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