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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To whom is Suzette nursemaid?
(a) Oreline.
(b) No one.
(c) Gerasime.
(d) Narcisse.

3. What relation is Doralise Derbanne to Suzette?
(a) Godmother.
(b) Friend.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Aunt.

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

5. How does Palmire communicate?
(a) With gestures.
(b) Psychically.
(c) Just like everyone else.
(d) Writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Suzette at the opening of Chapter 3?

2. What is the year at the opening to Chapter 2?

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

4. What does Eugene Daurat do that many of his family do not?

5. What does Elisabeth know about Suzette and Nicholas in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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