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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the field hand who assists in holding down John for his punishment in Chapter 5?
(a) Robe.
(b) Jerry.
(c) Tom.
(d) Wilson.

3. What is Mr. Waller's first name?
(a) Homer.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Clel.
(d) Horace.

4. How far does Sarny say Alice made it before she was caught in Chapter 4?
(a) The other end of the cotton fields.
(b) Halfway to Pennsylvania.
(c) To the door of the sleeping quarters.
(d) To the train station in town.

5. What word from Chapter 6 means to limp?
(a) Enchant.
(b) Scribble.
(c) Bramble.
(d) Hobble.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many slaves are estimated to have escaped to freedom in American History?

2. What does Mammy tell Sarny to fetch as John is taken to the slave quarters after his punishment in Chapter 5?

3. How long does Mammy suggest that John wait before running in order to heal in Chapter 6?

4. What is Sarny doing when the master arrives with John in Chapter 3?

5. How many more nights does John say until he's gone when Mammy catches him teaching Sarny a new letter in Chapter 6?

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