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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what rank was a white American soldier who told Gilbert to salute a superior officer?
(a) Private.
(b) Specialist.
(c) Private First Class.
(d) Private Second Class.

2. Who suggested that Queenie start proceedings to declare her husband deceased when he did not return after the war?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her father-in-law.

3. In Chatper 18, how much money did Hortense offer Gilbert for passage to England?
(a) 28 pounds and 10 shillings.
(b) 32 pounds and 16 shillings.
(c) 24 pounds and 6 shillings.
(d) 30 pounds and 8 shillings.

4. Why did Mr. Todd think colored people were coming to England?
(a) Teeth and glasses.
(b) Political stability.
(c) Economic security.
(d) Educational opportunities.

5. How many children were in GIlbert's family?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Gilbert sent to a military camp after he enlisted?

2. What uniform did Gilbert wear when he was a school boy?

3. How old was Hortense when she left the government upper school?

4. When Hortense arrives by boat in England, how long does she wait for Gilbert?

5. What news of Michael Roberts did Hortense receive when she was at teacher's college?

(see the answer key)

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