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

2. How does Philomene communicate with Gerant in Chapter 9?
(a) They talk to each other in church on Sundays.
(b) Suzette carries notes back and forth.
(c) They are unable to communicate.
(d) Doralise carries notes back and forth.

3. What does Suzette do to Madame Derbanne's favorite roses the next morning after the opening of Cane River?
(a) Pees on them.
(b) Tears off all the flowers.
(c) Prunes them.
(d) Waters them.

4. What is one thing the slaves receive for Christmas in Chapter 3?
(a) Stockings.
(b) Their freedom.
(c) A trip to visit relatives on other plantations.
(d) Money.

5. Why does Oreline refuse Suzette's request in Chapter 1?
(a) She is unwilling to hide anything from her aunt and uncle.
(b) She does not know how to write either.
(c) She is afraid of being sold.
(d) She is mean hearted

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Suzette pretend in front of Francoise in Chapter 7?

2. Why does Suzette send word to the slave quarters the minute Francoise dies?

3. Why do the lives of the slaves improve in the time leading up to their being sold?

4. Upon how many different plantations do Suzette's family members live in Chapter 9?

5. Who does Oreline buy?

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