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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 number child is Emily pregnant with in Chapter 34?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. What does Philomene see Clement doing at the opening of Chapter 16?
(a) Feeding a baby squirrel.
(b) Holding one of their daughters.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Crying.

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

4. Why does T. O. think his mother will disapprove of his marriage in Chapter 46?
(a) The woman works in the fields.
(b) The woman just arrived from the West Indies and speaks with an accent.
(c) The woman is from Chicago.
(d) The woman is very black.

5. In Chapter 8, what do Gerasime and Elisabeth say they will not do?
(a) Seek a new mate.
(b) Curse God.
(c) Leave the plantation alive.
(d) Cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Narcisse have to pay to be draft exempt?

2. With what was Philomene afraid Narcisse would interfere?

3. What amuses Suzette about the name DeNegre?

4. Who goes to Elisabeth after having a "glimpsing"?

5. What is wrong with Ferrier?

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