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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom is Philomene in love in Chapter 8?
(a) Nicholas.
(b) Clement.
(c) Safir.
(d) Eugene.

2. What does Eugene Daurat do that many of his family do not?
(a) Go to an Anglican church.
(b) Fox hunts.
(c) Speak English.
(d) Live part-time in France.

3. Why does Suzette send word to the slave quarters the minute Francoise dies?
(a) So they can put in motion their plans to escape.
(b) So they can quit working.
(c) So they can don black armbands.
(d) So they can prepare for any consequences of Francoise's death.

4. What does Suzette say about Doralise when talking to Philomene?
(a) Doralise manipulates situations to her benefit only.
(b) Doralise is sad.
(c) Doralise is pregnant.
(d) Doralise is generous.

5. Who does Oreline buy?
(a) Gerant and Suzette.
(b) Just Suzette.
(c) Philomene and Palmire.
(d) Suzette, Philomene and Palmire.

6. Who buys Gerant?
(a) No one wants him.
(b) Oreline.
(c) Eugene.
(d) Jacques.

7. What does Suzette say is all Eugene has done for her?
(a) Allowed her to keep being a house slave.
(b) Taught her to read and write.
(c) Given her light-skinned children.
(d) Given her freedom upon his death.

8. Who is Joseph Ferrier?
(a) A man who is hired as the new overseer.
(b) A soldier who comes and ransacks the plantation.
(c) The man who Francoise arranges a marriage to for Oreline.
(d) A freed black who is in love with Suzette.

9. What is Clement planning to deliver to Narcisse on his trip in Chapter 13?
(a) Coon skins.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Piglets.
(d) Bear skins.

10. What does Clement almost get caught in while on the river?
(a) A log jam.
(b) A sand bar.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A whirlpool.

11. What does Philomene do when Clement arrives?
(a) Slaps him.
(b) Takes care of his young son.
(c) Hides.
(d) Slips away and makes love with him.

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

13. What is one thing the slaves receive for Christmas in Chapter 3?
(a) Stockings.
(b) Money.
(c) Their freedom.
(d) A trip to visit relatives on other plantations.

14. Why does Clement throw a chair out of the boat?
(a) To lighten the boat.
(b) To test the current.
(c) To hold on to and float.
(d) To get the chair to shore.

15. Who is Gerant's father?
(a) Gerasime.
(b) Eugene.
(c) No one knows.
(d) Monsieur Derbanne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Narcisse seem indifferent about when Clement comes and talks to him?

2. In Chapter 8, what do Gerasime and Elisabeth say they will not do?

3. What does the overseer recommend in Chapter 6 in order for Francoise to get some needed cash?

4. With what was Philomene afraid Narcisse would interfere?

5. What does Suzette think when she is ill in Chapter 4?

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