3. Why doesn't Narcisse join the regular army?
(a) He says he is needed to run the plantation.
(b) He is blind in one eye.
(c) He thinks the South will win in the first month of war.
(d) He believes slaves should be set free.

4. What is the main goal Philomene and Oreline have while Valery is gone?
(a) To protect the farm from marauders.
(b) To produce enough cotton for uniforms.
(c) To protect the children.
(d) To buy back all the slaves that were sold.

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

6. What are Joesph's cousins' response to the prospect of Emily living with Joseph as a lover?
(a) They tell Joseph he is tainting the family name.
(b) They are glad Joseph has found love.
(c) They threaten Joseph with disinheritance.
(d) They are derisive.

7. What does Narcisse say Oreline has to do because of financial difficulties?
(a) Marry again quickly.
(b) Sell the farm.
(c) Plant more acres.
(d) Sell some slaves.

8. Who falls ill in Chapter 18?
(a) Narcisse.
(b) Phiomene's one daughter and Narcisse.
(c) Suzette.
(d) Philomene, her twin daughters and Oreline.

9. What happens to Philomene when she is ill?
(a) She goes blind.
(b) She puts a curse on Oreline.
(c) She has a vision.
(d) She forgives Oreline.

10. Where does Narcisse decide to send Emily for more education?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Charleston.
(d) Philadelphia.

11. What does Oreline say Philomene owes Oreline?
(a) Money for years of room and board.
(b) A year for each year Oreline had Clement at the farm.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Six months of work.

12. What does Philomene say about Emily in Chapter 21?
(a) She will become a teacher.
(b) She will be free someday.
(c) She must never work in the fields.
(d) She must not know who her father is.

13. What does Philomene realize as she see Clement in Chapter 16?
(a) He is sad about their dead son.
(b) He is the kindest man she's ever known.
(c) This is the realization of her vision from long ago.
(d) He will do anything to keep his family happy.

14. Who does Joseph think has cheated him?
(a) A judge in California.
(b) A former slave owner.
(c) His brothers.
(d) His uncle.

15. Who is Angelite's mother?
(a) Suzette.
(b) Emily.
(c) Philomene.
(d) Oreline.