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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Freewater: Chapters 19-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What escaped slave does Homer remember overhearing Mr. Crumb and Two Shoes talking about one early morning?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Martin.
(d) Caesar.

2. How many men, women, and children are directed to put out the fire Suleman starts in Chapter 31?
(a) 36.
(b) Some 25.
(c) 15.
(d) About 30.

3. How old was Juna when Billy came to Freewater?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

4. In Chapter 26, what type of poultice has Mrs. Petunia put on Rose's back?
(a) Elderberry and sumac.
(b) Bread, linseed, and mustard.
(c) Bran flour and starch.
(d) Comfrey and horseradish.

5. In Chapter 9, how long does it take Suleman, Homer, and Ada to get to a clearing where they can get water to drink?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) Much of the day.
(d) All day.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago did Ferdinand arrive at Freewater after runnng off from one of the swamp ditch-digger gangs?

2. How many of the escaped enslaved established Freewater?

3. What was Two Shoes job at the plantation?

4. How many tobacco plants does Homer think he could have planted in the time it takes Ada to get him a stick when he falls in a sinkhole?

5. Where does Nora have a birthmark?

(see the answer key)

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