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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Suzette do to Madame Derbanne's favorite roses the next morning after the opening of Cane River?
(a) Waters them.
(b) Pees on them.
(c) Prunes them.
(d) Tears off all the flowers.

3. What request does Oreline refuse that Suzette asks of her in Chapter 1?
(a) To help her learn to write.
(b) To help her meet with a young man on a neighboring plantation.
(c) To teach her to read.
(d) To help her escape.

4. What is the year at the opening of Cane River?
(a) 1907.
(b) 1888.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1801.

5. Following Francoise’s death, who does Doralise promise to try to help?
(a) Philomene.
(b) Palmire.
(c) Gerant.
(d) Gerasime.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Eugene Daurat related?

2. What does Suzette say about the relationship between Doralise and Philippe?

3. What does the overseer recommend in Chapter 6 in order for Francoise to get some needed cash?

4. What is Elisabeth's job at the plantation?

5. Why do the lives of the slaves improve in the time leading up to their being sold?

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