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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 is the significance of the dinner for Emily and her guest?
(a) It is Suzette's birthday.
(b) It is Emily's birthday.
(c) It is the anniversary of the ending of the civil war.
(d) It signifies that she and her guest are in an official relationship.

2. What does Suzette do to Madame Derbanne's favorite roses the next morning after the opening of Cane River?
(a) Pees on them.
(b) Tears off all the flowers.
(c) Waters them.
(d) Prunes them.

3. What is Suzette about to do at the opening to Chapter 2?
(a) Be confirmed.
(b) Meet a boy on a neighboring plantation.
(c) Run away.
(d) Steal a few coins.

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

5. What is said of Valery Houbre's children?
(a) They died with the fever also.
(b) They miss their mother who is dead.
(c) He has no children.
(d) They are both young adults.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philomene decide must be done after talking with T.O. in Chapter 38?

2. What is one thing the slaves receive for Christmas in Chapter 3?

3. What has Madame Derbanne just done to Suzette as the book opens?

4. What does Oreline beg Valery to do?

5. Where does Clement live in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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