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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 does Suzette say about the relationship between Doralise and Philippe?
(a) It is romantic.
(b) It is lopsided.
(c) It is deteriorating.
(d) It is blissful.

2. Why do the lives of the slaves improve in the time leading up to their being sold?
(a) The cruel overseer has been sold.
(b) A new overseer has been hired.
(c) They want the slaves to look good for the sale.
(d) Oreline demands that the overseer treat them better.

3. Who is Gerant's father?
(a) Monsieur Derbanne.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Eugene.
(d) Gerasime.

4. What relation is Narcisse to Oreline?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Siblings.
(c) Mother and daughter.
(d) Aunt and niece.

5. In Chapter 8, what do Gerasime and Elisabeth say they will not do?
(a) Curse God.
(b) Cry.
(c) Seek a new mate.
(d) Leave the plantation alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Madame Derbanne chastise at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Suzette do to Madame Derbanne's favorite roses the next morning after the opening of Cane River?

3. Who goes to Elisabeth after having a "glimpsing"?

4. To whom is Eugene Daurat related?

5. What is the year at the opening of Cane River?

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