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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Philomene say her family's lives are filled?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Bad luck.
(c) Optimism.
(d) Unusual good luck.

2. Who does Jacques Tessier buy?
(a) Gerant and Philomene.
(b) No one.
(c) Clement and his mother.
(d) Palmire and Suzette.

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

4. Why does Suzette return to Oreline's homestead?
(a) To help Oreline with the birth of her newest child.
(b) To help care for Philomene.
(c) To be at Clement's burial.
(d) The family she went to cannot afford to keep her.

5. What is Clement planning to deliver to Narcisse on his trip in Chapter 13?
(a) Bear skins.
(b) Piglets.
(c) Coon skins.
(d) Chickens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Valery Houbre's occupation?

2. Who owns Billes General Store?

3. How does Clement earn extra money?

4. Why does Clement throw a chair out of the boat?

5. What is Philomene's response to Narcisse's decision?

(see the answer key)

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