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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Following Francoise’s death, who does Doralise promise to try to help?
(a) Gerant.
(b) Gerasime.
(c) Philomene.
(d) Palmire.

3. With what was Philomene afraid Narcisse would interfere?
(a) Marrying Clement.
(b) Being sold to Clement's owner.
(c) What she names her new daughter.
(d) Being freed.

4. What role is difficult for Eugene in Chapter 9?
(a) Slave trader.
(b) Executor of Rosedew.
(c) Executioner for two slaves who tried to escape.
(d) Father of Philomene.

5. What does Philomene stop doing at the end of Chapter 17?
(a) Smiling at any white person.
(b) Keeping the house pretty.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Singing to the children.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Elisabeth when the census is being taken?

3. Why does Oreline resist Narcisse's advice?

4. What does Narcisse remove from a wall in his home when he plans to marry?

5. What does Suzette decide she might do at some point in the future?

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