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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who represents an opportunity to escape a life of poverty for Louisa?
(a) Mr. Stone.
(b) Bob.
(c) No one.
(d) Tom.

2. What surrounds Louisa as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1
(a) Stores.
(b) Factories.
(c) Shanties.
(d) Mansions.

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

4. Where are Louisa's neighbors at the end of the story?
(a) Comforting Louisa.
(b) Working in the field.
(c) Nowhere to be found.
(d) Protesting in the street.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Louisa when Bob arrives at their meeting place in Chapter 1?

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

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

4. What does Bob hear the men talking about at the campfire?

5. Why does Bob not believe the gossip about Louisa and Tom?

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