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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Sarat's father born?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Spain.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Canada.

2. How does Sarat hide her presence from the Northern soldier when she goes out to see what is happening?
(a) Sarat hides by disguising herself as a Northern soldier wearing black.
(b) Sarat hides by running to the water and going under.
(c) Sarat hides by burrowing underneath the dead bodies of the Virginia Cavaliers.
(d) Sarat hides by jumping into Emerald Creek.

3. Why are the Salt Lake Boys indebted to Mr. Bragg, Senior?
(a) Because Bragg got them all the medical treatment they needed.
(b) Because Bragg saved their lives and adopted them into his family.
(c) Because Bragg paid for them all to go to school.
(d) Because Bragg took them to church and saved their souls.

4. What color is associated with the Free Southerners?
(a) Green.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

5. Where does the South get its food, clothing, and necessities?
(a) From the suppliers on the internet.
(b) From the raids on the border states.
(c) From the ships coming in from foreign countries.
(d) From the Black Market.

Short Answer Questions

1. The night before the massacre, Gaines shares a delicacy with Sarat. What is it?

2. What is the name of the refugee camp where the Chestnuts are sent?

3. What piece of equipment had Simon sawed in half?

4. What state does Sarat live in at the beginning of the book?

5. What did the Chestnut children call Eliza Polk?

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