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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters Eight through Thirteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While at the military institute listening to a speech, what does Samuel Gatewood's son see happen to a Union flagpole?
(a) The pole is set on fire and the flag is burned.
(b) It breaks, sending the flag crashing to the ground.
(c) It is torn down.
(d) It is waved around while everyone cheers.

2. What nickname has Samuel Gatewood's son earned from his classmates?
(a) Wheelhorse.
(b) Chief.
(c) Bucking Bronco.
(d) Buddy.

3. Two years after the big storm, what is Samuel's son guarding in Part I, Chapter 2?
(a) The area prior to the hanging of Mike Lewis.
(b) The area prior to the hanging of John Brown.
(c) The area prior to the hanging of Jake Bowers.
(d) The area prior to the hanging of Matt Louis.

4. To whom is Alexander Kirkpatrick married?
(a) Sara Botkin.
(b) Susie Botkin.
(c) Sammy Botkin.
(d) Sallie Botkin.

5. How do Alexander Kirkpatrick and his wife get to the jail after being sentenced?
(a) They walk.
(b) By carriage.
(c) They are dragged.
(d) By horseback.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Samuel Gatewood want his slave to be married?

2. Years ago, what name was Miss Marguerite known by?

3. After attending church in Part I, Chapter 9, who begs Jack to put in a good word with Samuel Gatewood?

4. The woman traveling the countryside meets up with a woman named Miss Marguerite. What story does she begin telling her?

5. Who harbors a runaway slave in Part I, Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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