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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tessier tell Clement to hurry?
(a) He needs him to shoe some horses.
(b) He wants him back before dark.
(c) He needs him to fix a wagon wheel.
(d) There looks to be storms coming in.

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

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

4. What is the main goal Philomene and Oreline have while Valery is gone?
(a) To protect the children.
(b) To buy back all the slaves that were sold.
(c) To produce enough cotton for uniforms.
(d) To protect the farm from marauders.

5. Why is Narcisse better off than some plantation owners?
(a) His home is still standing.
(b) He still has some cotton.
(c) His slaves respect him.
(d) He was not injured in the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of Oreline and Philomene being left alone on the farm?

2. Why is Philomene glad Narcisse has remarried?

3. What causes Clement to drown?

4. What does Suzette say is all Eugene has done for her?

5. What does Suzette say about Doralise when talking to Philomene?

(see the answer key)

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