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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What upsets Oreline about her aunt's actions to get money?
(a) That she is flirting with a man of dubious reputation.
(b) That she is trying to get Oreline to marry a wealthy gambler.
(c) That she won't sell some of the fallow acres.
(d) That she sold Palmire's children.

3. What is Elisabeth's job at the plantation?
(a) Tailor.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Cook.
(d) Scribe.

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

5. What does Narcisse seem indifferent about when Clement comes and talks to him?
(a) The loss of the bear skins.
(b) His best horse has foundered.
(c) The loss of the boat.
(d) Clement's marriage to Philomene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joseph say he wants to buy Clement?

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

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

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

5. What does Suzette do to Madame Derbanne's favorite roses the next morning after the opening of Cane River?

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