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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 is the military institute located that Samuel Gatewood's son attends?
(a) Birmingham, Alabama.
(b) Lexington, Virginia.
(c) Williamsburg, Virginia.
(d) Charleston, South Carolina.

2. What is the name of the horse that Duncan has had since he was a child?
(a) Lady.
(b) Trixie.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Gypsy.

3. How many years does the judge sentence Alexander Kirkpatrick and his wife to serve in jail?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

4. Marguerite is interviewed by a girl from the WPA. Why are the girl's boss and father criticizing the amount of time she spends with Marguerite?
(a) Because she is a prostitute.
(b) They do not like that she's a mulatto.
(c) They both say the story that Marguerite is telling is untrue.
(d) Because she is a slave.

5. What is the name of the camp that Catesby sends his wife a letter from in Part II, Chapter 14?
(a) Camp Bartow.
(b) Camp Charleston.
(c) Camp Williamsburg.
(d) Camp Birmingham.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives at the hospital to visit Duncan and apologizes for his melancholy attitude?

2. Where does Jesse decide to go to look for a new job?

3. Why does the surgeon in Part III, Chapter 28, insist that all the Union soldiers be taken to another surgeon for the rest of the evening?

4. What does Catesby agree to on his final bet?

5. What do some of Samuel's slaves offer to help Uther Botkin's slave with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Abigail's Cousin Molly bring Sallie when she comes to visit her in jail?

2. How does Opal help Uther Botkin with his daughter and his farm?

3. Why does Jesse keep trying to run away from the Stratford Plantation?

4. What happens to Alexander during his first time in battle?

5. Why did Sallie marry Alexander Kirkpatrick in a hasty marriage?

6. While attending church, what does Opal beg Jack to do for her?

7. How did Uther Botkin obtain his property that he now lives on?

8. How is Alexander assigned to Duncan's regiment?

9. How do Rufus and Jesse escape Stratford Plantation?

10. How much money is Silas going to sell Maggie for as incentive for Ellam to treat her with some respect until time for the sale?

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