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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men is Louisa involved with?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

2. Who does Louisa believe is about to propose to her in Chapter 1?
(a) No one.
(b) Bob.
(c) Tom.
(d) Mr. Stone.

3. Why does Tom cut Bob's throat?
(a) Because he is white.
(b) Because he spread rumors.
(c) Because he stole money.
(d) Because he started a fight.

4. Where is Louisa when Bob arrives at their meeting place in Chapter 1?
(a) She is downtown.
(b) She is at work.
(c) She is at home.
(d) She is at school.

5. According to Tom, why can he give Louisa what the white folks can?
(a) Because he is a hard-working, rich man.
(b) Because he is an honest, just man.
(c) Because he is a good, hard-working man.
(d) Because he is a good, honest man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?

2. Tom listens to an old black man tell stories of white folks, cotton picking, and what?

3. What does Tom do when the joking men laugh at him?

4. What do the white people do after seeing Bob with his throat cut?

5. According to Louisa, why does Bob spend more time with her than Tom?

(see the answer key)

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