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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Joseph Ferrier?
(a) A soldier who comes and ransacks the plantation.
(b) The man who Francoise arranges a marriage to for Oreline.
(c) A freed black who is in love with Suzette.
(d) A man who is hired as the new overseer.

2. What does Suzette pretend in front of Francoise in Chapter 7?
(a) That Suzette no longer sees Eugene.
(b) That Suzette is happy.
(c) That Suzette does not want to be freed.
(d) That Suzette cares what happens to Francoise.

3. What is Narcisse's body build?
(a) Willowy.
(b) Pudgy.
(c) Slender.
(d) Extremely obese.

4. In Chapter 4, with whom does Eugene move in?
(a) Doralise.
(b) Oreline.
(c) His brother.
(d) Suzette.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Madame Derbanne just done to Suzette as the book opens?

2. What role is difficult for Eugene in Chapter 9?

3. To whom is Suzette nursemaid?

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

5. What does Philomene realize about Suzette in Chapter 9?

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