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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Suzette send word to the slave quarters the minute Francoise dies?
(a) So they can don black armbands.
(b) So they can quit working.
(c) So they can prepare for any consequences of Francoise's death.
(d) So they can put in motion their plans to escape.

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

3. Why does Suzette stop to check on Gerasime in Chapter 7?
(a) He has cancer.
(b) She has the flu.
(c) He was whipped by the overseer.
(d) He fell off the wagon and broke his leg.

4. What is a major event that happens to Louis at the opening of Chapter 6?
(a) He goes bankrupt.
(b) He is promoted to a Governorship.
(c) He dies.
(d) His wife leaves him.

5. Who does Oreline buy?
(a) Just Suzette.
(b) Gerant and Suzette.
(c) Suzette, Philomene and Palmire.
(d) Philomene and Palmire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following Francoise’s death, who does Doralise promise to try to help?

2. In Chapter 4, with whom does Eugene move in?

3. With whom is Philomene in love in Chapter 8?

4. What does Garasime say is attached to the slaves after the assessors come?

5. What does Oreline tell Suzette when Oreline arrives on account of Francoise's death?

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