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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eugene Daurat do that many of his family do not?
(a) Fox hunts.
(b) Go to an Anglican church.
(c) Live part-time in France.
(d) Speak English.

2. What has Madame Derbanne just done to Suzette as the book opens?
(a) Cut her hair.
(b) Whipped her.
(c) Bandaged a wound.
(d) Slapped her.

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

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

5. Who does Madame Derbanne chastise at the beginning of the book?
(a) Elisabeth.
(b) Narcisse.
(c) Gerasime.
(d) Monsieur Derbanne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is often loaned to other plantation to provide music?

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

3. What is Narcisse's body build?

4. What request does Oreline refuse that Suzette asks of her in Chapter 1?

5. What is one thing the slaves receive for Christmas in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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