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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two workers joking about that Tom overhears?
(a) Mrs. Stone's relationship with Tom.
(b) Louisa's relationship with Bob.
(c) Bob's relationship with his mom.
(d) Mr. Stone's relationship with his wife.

2. Why does Bob not believe the gossip about Louisa and Tom?
(a) Because he doesn't believe Louisa would jeopardize her job.
(b) Because he doesn't believe Louisa would choose a black man instead of him.
(c) Because he doesn't believe any gossip could be true.
(d) Because he doesn't believe Tom would choose Louisa instead of someone else.

3. What kind of relationship does Bob want to have with Louisa that he currently does not?
(a) An honest relationship.
(b) An open relationship.
(c) A sexual relationship.
(d) A better relationship.

4. What time of day does the story open?
(a) Night.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Sundown.
(d) Morning.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Louisa supposed to meet in an hour as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?

2. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?

3. According to Bob, why is his dream of a different relationship with Louisa NOT possible?

4. Who does Louisa believe she will choose to marry?

5. Who does Louisa believe is about to propose to her in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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