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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 the white community grumbling about according to Narcisse, Antoine and Joseph Ferrier?
(a) That Joseph sent his cousins away.
(b) That Joseph has hired a negro bookkeeper.
(c) That Joseph tries to pass his children off as all white.
(d) That Joseph is openly living with Emily.

2. How does Oreline justify not talking to Philomene about Clement?
(a) Oreline says it was easier on Clement to go without saying goodbye.
(b) The steamer was leaving immediately.
(c) Oreline was afraid Philomene would curse her.
(d) Oreline was afraid Philomene would miscarry.

3. Who is Joseph Ferrier?
(a) A freed black who is in love with Suzette.
(b) A soldier who comes and ransacks the plantation.
(c) A man who is hired as the new overseer.
(d) The man who Francoise arranges a marriage to for Oreline.

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

5. What is Valery Houbre's occupation?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Preacher.
(c) School teacher.
(d) Soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, who does Philomene glimpse as missing from the family in the future?

2. With whom does Narcisse say Suzette can be placed?

3. How old is Elisabeth when the census is being taken?

4. What is one fact that Bet reminds Emily of about Narcisse?

5. Who falls ill in Chapter 18?

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