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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jessie finally escape the grounds of Clifton?
(a) Walking behind a small truck.
(b) Riding in the back of a pick-up truck.
(c) In the back of a bread truck.
(d) Inside a mail truck.

2. While hiding in Chapter 6, what does Jessie hear someone say about Clifton security?
(a) That it is run by a fool.
(b) That it is worse than prison.
(c) That it is easy to escape.
(d) That it is underfunded.

3. Where does Ma take Jessie to talk about a dangerous task in Chapter 1?
(a) To the side of the river.
(b) To a hidden rock.
(c) To the general store.
(d) To the Benton's backyard.

4. Why does Jessie leave her oil lamp lit when she waits outside the Benton's cabin in Chapter 1?
(a) For comfort.
(b) So her mother can see her.
(c) She doesn't leave it lit.
(d) To keep warm.

5. How does Jessie find the room filled with stage coaches?
(a) Someone points it out to her.
(b) She is curious about the doors.
(c) She is running away.
(d) She is shoved in it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what rumor does Jessie overhear about Clifton?

2. In Chapter 7, what sounds confuses Jessie?

3. What makes Jessie wonder if slavery has been overturned in Chapter 8?

4. Where does Jessie hide in the room filled with stage coaches?

5. What does Ma give Jessie before she leaves Clifton?

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