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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one fact that Bet reminds Emily of about Narcisse?
(a) That he has been good to the family.
(b) That he will never marry a negro.
(c) That he sold Bet's father away from the family.
(d) That he cheated the freed slaves.

2. What is a major event that happens to Louis at the opening of Chapter 6?
(a) He is promoted to a Governorship.
(b) He goes bankrupt.
(c) His wife leaves him.
(d) He dies.

3. Why is Joseph's barn burned?
(a) Because Joseph plans to marry Emily.
(b) Because Joseph is living with Emily.
(c) The cows have hoof and mouth.
(d) Because the pigs have a disease.

4. Upon whose largesse does Philomene say her family depends?
(a) Justice.
(b) Narcisse.
(c) Oreline.
(d) Eugene.

5. What does Suzette pretend in front of Francoise in Chapter 7?
(a) That Suzette no longer sees Eugene.
(b) That Suzette is happy.
(c) That Suzette does not want to be freed.
(d) That Suzette cares what happens to Francoise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joseph move Emily to a house that is isolated on a tract of land?

2. Why does Suzette stop to check on Gerasime in Chapter 7?

3. Where had Joseph been during the days of slavery?

4. What happens to Elisabeth in Chapter 34?

5. How does Oreline justify not talking to Philomene about Clement?

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