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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where had Joseph been during the days of slavery?
(a) France.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Alabama.
(d) California.

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

3. How many slaves must a man own in order to be draft exempt?
(a) 20 or more.
(b) At least 130.
(c) 5.
(d) No more than 50.

4. How does Oreline justify not talking to Philomene about Clement?
(a) Oreline was afraid Philomene would miscarry.
(b) Oreline says it was easier on Clement to go without saying goodbye.
(c) Oreline was afraid Philomene would curse her.
(d) The steamer was leaving immediately.

5. With what mentality does Emily think the older women in her family live?
(a) Submissive.
(b) Rebellious.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Resentment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joseph move Emily to a house that is isolated on a tract of land?

2. What happens to Elisabeth in Chapter 34?

3. What is the white community grumbling about according to Narcisse, Antoine and Joseph Ferrier?

4. Who is Angelite's mother?

5. Why does Oreline resist Narcisse's advice?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 23, what does Oreline ask of her husband concerning the war, and what is his response?

2. What does Narcisse tell Oreline has to be done after Ferrier's death concerning the slaves and what does she decide about Clement?

3. How does Philomene feel about the lives of her family?

4. Who becomes ill in Chapter 18, and who takes care of them?

5. Describe Elisabeth's encounter with a census taker.

6. In Chapter 19, what does Elisabeth say about Philomene's visions, and how does Philomene plan to use them on Narcisse?

7. In Chapter 25, what does Yellow John say about Clement's fate?

8. What does Emily admit to Bet about Emily's feelings concerning Elisabeth?

9. To whom is Gerant married, and what is his stipulation about working with the family?

10. What does Philomene ask Narcisse to do concerning Emily?

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