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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Harry/Harriet describe sugarcane as being dangerous?
(a) Because of its sugar content.
(b) Because of the slaves who harvest it.
(c) Because of its spikes.
(d) Because of the cost of it.

2. In the opening quote of "Chapter 3," what is the lover?
(a) A fool.
(b) A president.
(c) A criminal.
(d) An assassin.

3. What does Christopher say his grandmother used to call "the sleep of the righteous"?
(a) Sleeping in beds.
(b) A deep sleep.
(c) A room protected by guards.
(d) Death.

4. In "Chapter 1," what do the people carry with them in the truck?
(a) Supplies and children.
(b) Weapons and supplies.
(c) Money and empty crates.
(d) Clothing and weapons.

5. What frightens Christopher after his grandmother's death?
(a) Having his money stolen.
(b) Being taken to the United States.
(c) Being haunted by her.
(d) Losing his books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first meets up with Kitty and Boy when they go to New York City?

2. In "Chapter 2," what does Christopher remember about a light-skinned boy from his childhood?

3. What does the Brother at the church give Christopher as a child?

4. Why do the people at Clare's university believe she is lucky?

5. In "Chapter 1," where does the narrator say the soldiers sleep?

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