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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John assert that the slaves must all learn to read and write in Chapter 4?
(a) To read catalogs and order things.
(b) To read and understand the Bible.
(c) To write novels and buy their freedom.
(d) To write about what is being done to them.

2. What does Sarny think about when she finally lays down in bed at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Mrs. Waller's dog.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) The letter A.

3. What word used in Chapter 3 refers to the process of preparing corn for eating?
(a) Shucking.
(b) Relegating.
(c) Spindling.
(d) Parboiling.

4. When did Pennsylvania pass legislation to end slavery?
(a) 1780.
(b) 1799.
(c) 1865.
(d) 1885.

5. What euphemism does Sarny use to describe menstruation in Chapter 1?
(a) The trouble.
(b) The spots.
(c) Womanhood.
(d) Aunt Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from Chapter 4 refers to a noisy or disorderly group or gathering?

2. How far does Sarny say Alice made it before she was caught in Chapter 4?

3. What is Mrs. Waller's first name?

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

5. What does Sarny enjoy doing every evening after the slaves eat?

(see the answer key)

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