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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Florens doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Singing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Confessing.

2. How did Rebekka feel when she got to Virginia?
(a) It was a wonder.
(b) It was a dream.
(c) It was a disappointment.
(d) It was dark and dreary.

3. What changed Lina's opinions of Jacob?
(a) When he started buying slaves.
(b) When he got married.
(c) When he became a farmer.
(d) When he had a child.

4. Where does Lina wait when Florens goes for the black smith?
(a) The woods.
(b) The house.
(c) The railroad station.
(d) The wagon.

5. What did Rebekka repeat over and over that she hated about her life before coming to Virginia?
(a) Curtseying.
(b) Being courted.
(c) Sitting at home.
(d) Sewing.

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

7. What does Florens say is a good sign from ancestors?
(a) Owls appearing.
(b) Nimble fingers.
(c) Steady work.
(d) Calm nights.

8. Why does Florens not think a spirit will protect her?
(a) She doesn't have enough faith.
(b) She is none of the people they protect.
(c) She is not Native American.
(d) She doesn't know how to pray to them.

9. Why is Minha Mae not sent with Florens when she is sent to another slave owner?
(a) Florens doesn't want her.
(b) She is very sick.
(c) Her baby is breastfeeding.
(d) Florens is worth enough.

10. How does Florens calm her fears while heading to get the blacksmith?
(a) She writes a book.
(b) She remembers her mother.
(c) She thinks of her lover.
(d) She sings songs.

11. How does Lina act around the other slaves?
(a) She is arrogant.
(b) She is kind and loving.
(c) She flirts with the men.
(d) She keeps to herself.

12. How did Rebekka get sick?
(a) She ate at a contaminated restaurant.
(b) Her son got sick at school.
(c) Her husband got sick.
(d) A slave was sick.

13. Why does Florens wish Lina was with her as she heads to get the blacksmith?
(a) She can cook.
(b) She is so weak.
(c) She knows about being outdoors.
(d) She is older and calm.

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

15. Who does Rebekka say was the most demanding person in her life?
(a) Her father.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Florens think of the time Rebekka was threatened by an animal?

2. What did Rebekka not like about Summer in Virginia?

3. How old was Rebekka when she set out into the world?

4. What do some spirits supposedly guide?

5. What does Senhora have strong opinions about?

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