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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does John say he was when he was caught in Chapter 4?
(a) In Boston.
(b) Hiding in a cotton field.
(c) In church.
(d) In the woods.

2. Who were the people that captured John after he'd fled?
(a) Cotton traders.
(b) Country lawmen.
(c) Bear hunters.
(d) Bounty hunters.

3. What is the name of Mrs. Waller's sister?
(a) Alaine.
(b) Mary.
(c) Alice.
(d) Margaret.

4. When Sarny overhears the mistress of the plantation in Chapter 2, the mistress is complaining that her husband spends too much money buying slaves. What is she concerned that she will not have enough money to purchase due to her husband's overspending?
(a) A new house.
(b) Livestock.
(c) Dresses.
(d) Farm supplies.

5. What description best describes the relationship between Sarny and John in the novel?
(a) Brother/sister.
(b) Father/daughter.
(c) Mother/son.
(d) Romantic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality stands out the most in John's character?

2. Where on the plantation does Waller keep his dogs?

3. What does Mammy do after John explains the reasoning behind his motives in Chapter 4?

4. What term refers to the movement to end slavery?

5. By what order does John teach Sarny to learn letters?

(see the answer key)

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