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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hard Work Fills the Iron Kettle 1781-1789.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the town Amos moves to before he proposes to his third wife?
(a) Jeffrey.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Jaffrey.
(d) Jergen.

2. What does the parson say Jaffrey needs when Amos moves in?
(a) Diversity.
(b) A change.
(c) A farrier.
(d) A tanner.

3. Why does At-mun stay awake during the entire journey to the ocean?
(a) He wants to attack the captors when they are sleeping.
(b) He wants to protect the people from snakes along the river.
(c) He wants to be able to lead his people back.
(d) He wants to soak in every memory.

4. How does Amos describe the town he rides through before proposing to his third wife?
(a) Home.
(b) Eden.
(c) Paradise.
(d) Heaven.

5. Who does not like the idea of indenturing Amos to Mr. Richardson?
(a) Mrs. Richardson.
(b) Mr. Richardson.
(c) Amos.
(d) Lily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following people does NOT help Amos unload his things when he gets to Jaffrey?

2. What does Amos ask his second master for after serving him for a long time?

3. What is Amos charged to use the land when he first gets to Jaffrey?

4. What are Americans becoming unhappy with while Amos lives with the Richardsons?

5. What does the auctioneer say is a major benefit of buying At-mun as a slave?

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