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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the "funny lines" that Sarny recalls seeing on the side of a feed sack in Chapter 3?
(a) 100 lbs.
(b) FEED.
(c) $20.
(d) GRAIN.

2. What does Sarny say her last name is in Chapter 1?
(a) Waller.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Freeman.
(d) Smith.

3. How many miles does John say they run him in his first day in Chapter 3?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

4. What substance does Sarny equate the color of her skin with in Chapter 3?
(a) Sassafras tea.
(b) Brown sugar.
(c) Molasses.
(d) Coffee.

5. 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) Farm supplies.
(d) Dresses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of coin does Sarny describe finding in the dirt in Chapter 2?

2. What does Master Waller order Mammy to do after he has whipped Alice at the spring house in Chapter 4?

3. Where has Sarny observed people reading prior to meeting John?

4. How does Sarny describe Mrs. Waller's sister in Chapter 2?

5. Why does Sarny say the slaves all know not to run in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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