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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom listens to an old black man tell stories of white folks, cotton picking, and what?
(a) Church revivals.
(b) Folklore.
(c) Moonshining.
(d) Civil War.

2. What is Louisa doing as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?
(a) Skipping.
(b) Humming.
(c) Reading.
(d) Crying.

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

4. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?
(a) Little Burr.
(b) Big Burr.
(c) Big Tom.
(d) Little Tom.

5. Who is Louisa supposed to meet in an hour as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1?
(a) Mrs. Stone.
(b) Bob.
(c) Tom.
(d) Mr. Stone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Tom spent time in jail for?

3. According to Tom, why can he give Louisa what the white folks can?

4. According to Louisa, who will tie her more closely to her current life of poverty if she marries this person?

5. How does Louisa respond to Tom's question about her and Bob?

(see the answer key)

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