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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1923.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Shadrack has his first encounter with the enemy, he feels the bite of the ________ in his boot.
(a) Blood
(b) Snake
(c) Gun
(d) Nail

2. What does this grandmother want to prevent?
(a) A bad marriage
(b) An abortion
(c) Helene's mother's wild blood
(d) A lost life

3. Why is Helene nervous about traveling?
(a) She doesn't want to travel alone
(b) She is afraid of the water
(c) She doesn't like trains
(d) She has never left home

4. Whose house is classy, proper, and clean?
(a) Anna's
(b) Nel's
(c) Sula's
(d) Eva's

5. What did the farmer compare the land to?
(a) Limbo
(b) Plantations
(c) Heaven
(d) Hell

Short Answer Questions

1. This neighborhood of the town started off as a "________."

2. Who works as a ship's cook?

3. How much money is Shadrack given after his release?

4. Where does Shadrack look at his reflection?

5. Who shows up and is pressured into marrying Helene?

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