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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. 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 Matt Louis.
(b) The area prior to the hanging of Mike Lewis.
(c) The area prior to the hanging of John Brown.
(d) The area prior to the hanging of Jake Bowers.

2. Whom does Samuel Gatewood purchase from Uther Botkin?
(a) Jesse.
(b) Midge.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Sallie.

3. After his essay in Part I, Chapter 13, whom does Samuel Gatewood try to convince to stop running away?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Maggie.

4. Whom does Uther Botkin's slave wish could help her with the planting, but can't because he is in jail?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Jack.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By whom is the woman traveling the countryside in Part I, Chapter 1, employed?

2. Miss Marguerite begins telling the traveling young woman in Part I, Chapter 1 a story. Where does the story take place?

3. Where is the penitentiary that Alexander Kirkpatrick and his wife are being sent to?

4. What is the name of Samuel Gatewood's wife?

5. What do Samuel Gatewood's son and his friends do after some Union cadets rush them after listening to a speech at the military institute?

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