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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the blacksmith different from other black men?
(a) He is educated.
(b) He was born in America.
(c) He is free.
(d) He can read.

2. Where does Florens learn the Nicene Creed?
(a) Her mother.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Reverend.
(d) Her lover.

3. What does Florens help boil in big vats?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Plums.
(d) Nuts.

4. What did Jacob not agree with in the government?
(a) The National Bank.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) The brewing war.
(d) The laws of slavery.

5. Why is Florens sent to another slave owner?
(a) To pay off a debt.
(b) All of these.
(c) To make money.
(d) To free up space.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Lina have a close friendship?

2. From what disease does Jacob die?

3. What does Jacob tell D'Oretgas that he refuses to trade for money?

4. Where does Florens live at the beginning of the book?

5. What does minha mae mean?

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