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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What vow did Lina take after living with the Vaarks?
(a) To never cause trouble or get beat.
(b) To never abandon someone she cherishes.
(c) To never love again.
(d) To never forget her past.

2. What does Jacob make sure of before getting slaves?
(a) That they are healthy.
(b) That they are Christians.
(c) That they are orphans.
(d) That they have had the measles.

3. What does Jacob tell D'Oretgas that he refuses to trade for money?
(a) Land.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Flesh.
(d) Tobacco.

4. Where does Florens live at the beginning of the book?
(a) A farm.
(b) A poor house.
(c) A ship.
(d) A plantation.

5. How does Rebekka know she is ill?
(a) Her hair is falling out.
(b) She has sores in her mouth.
(c) She gets a rash.
(d) She is tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lina not like the Vaark house?

2. What did Jacob do to make money in the North?

3. What does Florens help boil in big vats?

4. Where does Florens learn the Nicene Creed?

5. What does Florens say there are too many of in her life?

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