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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Thany and Bet?
(a) Two new field slaves at Rosedew.
(b) Philomene and Clement's twin children.
(c) Narcisse's new children.
(d) Josephina's twin children.

2. Why does Joseph say he wants to buy Clement?
(a) For his blacksmith skills.
(b) To make him pay for the lost coon skins.
(c) To unite him with Philomene.
(d) He is an honest slave.

3. What amuses Suzette about the name DeNegre?
(a) That it was the first English words she ever learned.
(b) That it sounds French but is actually German.
(c) That it will make white uncomfortable.
(d) That she can decide to have a new last name.

4. What is the significance of the name DeNegre?
(a) It is the name Emily adopts after being rejected by Joseph.
(b) It is what all the blacks are told is their last name.
(c) It is the last name Suzette decides to assume.
(d) There is no significance to the word.

5. What does Joseph ask Philomene to give him?
(a) One year to become a better husband.
(b) Advice.
(c) The painting of Emily.
(d) Some of their land to farm.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Elisabeth encounter one day and feed him leftovers?

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

5. Why is Narcisse better off than some plantation owners?

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