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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 does Mrs. Richardson do when her husband dies?
(a) Gives Amos his freedom.
(b) Moves back to England.
(c) Sells her husband's farm.
(d) Sells Amos.

2. Where does At-mun sleep after he is sold?
(a) On a cot.
(b) Outside.
(c) In a barn.
(d) On the floor.

3. Who is Amos sent to talk to after he is greeted in Jaffrey?
(a) The cobbler.
(b) The teacher.
(c) The lawyer.
(d) The parson.

4. What is the name of the man who buys At-mun?
(a) Carl.
(b) Clayton.
(c) Chris.
(d) Caleb.

5. What does someone want to do with the horse before Amos gets it?
(a) Eat it.
(b) Sell it.
(c) Enter it into a race.
(d) Tan its hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in the church in Jaffrey is Amos allowed to sit?

2. Where do some of Amos's church friends come from on some Sundays?

3. How long is the trip from Africa to the intended destination?

4. Who first greets Amos when he gets to Jaffrey?

5. Why is At-mun forced to stay on the ship until the last stop?

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