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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1920.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Shadrack find himself when he opens his eyes?
(a) Hospital
(b) The barracks
(c) His tent
(d) An empty street

2. What is the actual date of the holiday mentioned in #19?
(a) January 9
(b) January 3
(c) January 4
(d) January 5

3. Who promised freedom to the slaves?
(a) Eva
(b) BoyBoy
(c) A white farmer
(d) Sula

4. Who only sees the happiness in the town?
(a) Eva
(b) Sula
(c) The farmer
(d) Outsiders

5. How much money is Shadrack given after his release?
(a) $217
(b) $200
(c) $99
(d) Nothing

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the white farmer say the land was fertile and rich, so the slaves should go there, even though that's not where they ended up?

2. Who does Nel strike up a friendship with?

3. Who lives in the neighborhood that is the answer to #1?

4. What does Shadrack remember the river being full of?

5. What does this grandmother want to prevent?

(see the answer key)

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