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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Amos always spend his Sundays in Jaffrey?
(a) The cobbler.
(b) Violet and Ceylinda.
(c) The parson.
(d) His friends in town.

2. Why is Amos allowed to sit only in a certain place when he goes to church in Jaffrey?
(a) He is hard of hearing.
(b) He smells of the tanning liquid.
(c) He is black.
(d) He is not a regular attendee.

3. Why does Amos save before moving to Jaffrey?
(a) He knows it will take time to settle in.
(b) He knows he can't charge much as a new tanner.
(c) He wants to be prepared for emergencies.
(d) He knows his wife will need him.

4. What is Amos charged to use the land when he first gets to Jaffrey?
(a) $10 a month.
(b) $100 a year.
(c) 10% of his earnings.
(d) Nothing.

5. How many women does Amos free from slavery before he dies?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

6. Where does Amos dry the hides he works on?
(a) The yard.
(b) The temporary shelter.
(c) His house.
(d) A barn.

7. Who does Amos hire to help him in his business?
(a) The pastor's sons.
(b) Three homeless men.
(c) Two of Lois's children.
(d) Some slave boys.

8. Who does Amos ask to write on his headstone after his death?
(a) Ceylinda.
(b) Lois.
(c) The parson.
(d) Violet.

9. What does Amos wear every Sunday in Jaffrey?
(a) His finest clothes.
(b) His casual soft clothes.
(c) His work clothes.
(d) His wedding clothes.

10. Who does Amos bid on at the auction for the indigents?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Brian.
(c) Peter.
(d) Polly.

11. How does Amos describe his journey to Jaffrey with his family?
(a) Hectic and enjoyable.
(b) Calm and peaceful.
(c) Short and easy.
(d) Long and hard.

12. Why is Amos so interested in helping Lois?
(a) She cannot help herself.
(b) He likes feeling needed.
(c) She reminds him of her sister.
(d) He loves her children.

13. What work does Violet do from home?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Painting.
(d) Weaving.

14. Who is put up on auction when the Burdoos are no longer supported by the city?
(a) Two of the Burdoo children.
(b) Lois's slaves.
(c) Mr. Burdoo.
(d) Lois.

15. What does Ceylinda sell to people to make money?
(a) Linens.
(b) Paintings.
(c) Lace.
(d) Quilts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Violet's daughter learn about while Amos works during the first summer in Jaffrey?

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

3. How long does Amos save before moving to Jaffrey?

4. What does Amos say he is proud of Violet for when he comes back to his house?

5. With whom does Violet's daughter like to do things in Jaffrey while Amos works during the summer?

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