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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philomene feel as she makes a realization about Clement in Chapter 16?
(a) Happy.
(b) Despondent.
(c) Uncertain.
(d) Lucky.

2. Where does T.O. work?
(a) In a sawmill.
(b) In a leather shop.
(c) On the family farm.
(d) At the granary.

3. How many slaves must a man own in order to be draft exempt?
(a) 20 or more.
(b) 5.
(c) At least 130.
(d) No more than 50.

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

5. What does Suzette say about the relationship between Doralise and Philippe?
(a) It is romantic.
(b) It is lopsided.
(c) It is blissful.
(d) It is deteriorating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lola call Joseph's children one day when she is angry in Chapter 39?

2. What role is difficult for Eugene in Chapter 9?

3. Who are Thany and Bet?

4. What does the family do on Sundays?

5. How does Oreline justify not talking to Philomene about Clement?

(see the answer key)

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