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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: The Quarters (Part 2).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years have passed on the ranch in the opening of “A Dollar for Two”?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. Where does Ned's family go after his death in “The People”?
(a) To Kansas.
(b) To Ohio.
(c) To Missouri.
(d) To Arkansas.

3. Why does Tee Bob return in “A Flower in Winter”?
(a) To attend the funeral of his father.
(b) To attend the funeral of his uncle.
(c) To attend the funeral of his sister.
(d) To attend the funeral of his mother.

4. How does the white man help Jane and Ned in “Shelter for a Night”?
(a) He returns them to their plantation.
(b) He gains them passage across the river.
(c) He calls the police when a mob tries to attack Jane and Ned.
(d) He sells them a gun.

5. What is the name of the schoolteacher who comes to Samson Plantation in “The LeFarbre Family”?
(a) Mary Agnes LeFabre.
(b) Madame Gautier.
(c) Etienne.
(d) Mary Hodges.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the poor whites called that make it their job to track down slaves in “Massacre”?

2. What imposing woman leads the slaves on their journey in “Heading North”?

3. Who is the fisherman that Jane lives with after Joe's death?

4. Who buys the plantation back in “A Flicker of Light; and Again Darkness”?

5. Who replaces Miss Lily after she leaves Samson's plantation?

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