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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 38-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Narcisse's wife die?
(a) Cholera.
(b) Rabies.
(c) T.B.
(d) In childbirth.

2. Why does Joseph move Emily to a house that is isolated on a tract of land?
(a) He thinks she is too uppity.
(b) He has married a white woman.
(c) He is worried about her safety.
(d) He is angry that she has been with another man.

3. What is the significance of Valery's age regarding the war?
(a) There is nothing significant about Valery's age.
(b) He is too young to command a company.
(c) He is only allowed to be with the medical corps.
(d) He is exempt from serving in the military.

4. What does Philomene think a jealous God might do?
(a) Take Clement in trade for her newborns.
(b) Nothing because she thinks God is not jealous of slaves.
(c) Kill her daughters also.
(d) Take away her happiness.

5. What does Philomene ask Suzette concerning Narcisse?
(a) If Philomene can do anything if Narcisse tries to rape her.
(b) If Narcisse is her brother.
(c) If Narcisse was Francois' lover.
(d) If Narcisse is a kind man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main goal Philomene and Oreline have while Valery is gone?

2. How does Angelite die?

3. Why does Clement throw a chair out of the boat?

4. Who is Mina?

5. What is Elisabeth's job at the plantation?

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