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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Esau's father exploits his son's psychic abilities where in "The Sight"?
(a) A cock fight.
(b) A dog fight.
(c) The racetrack.
(d) The casino.

2. From what job position did Lester retire in "The 11:59"?
(a) Pullman porter.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Coal shoveler.
(d) Conductor.

3. Who received ownership of Pin Oak Plantation after his father died?
(a) Charlemae.
(b) Amos McAvoy.
(c) Harper McAvoy.
(d) Henri.

4. Who beats Esau's father in "The Sight"?
(a) The train conductor.
(b) Men he owes money to.
(c) Esau's uncle.
(d) Esau's mother.

5. What train feature was George Pullman credited with originating?
(a) Sleeping car.
(b) Steam engine.
(c) Coal engine.
(d) Dining car.

6. To what do the slaves pin an item from the plantation owner's clothing in "We Organized"?
(a) A tree.
(b) A door.
(c) A horse.
(d) A doll.

7. Who was Henri's father in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?
(a) Amos McAvoy.
(b) Harper McAvoy.
(c) Henri Harper Sr.
(d) Henri McAvoy Sr.

8. What does the AFL refer to?
(a) Anybody Famous Loungecar.
(b) American Football League.
(c) After Five Line.
(d) American Federation of Labor.

9. What weapon is Ajax particularly good at in "We Organized"?
(a) A bow.
(b) The whip.
(c) A gun.
(d) A sword.

10. What sound does Lester hear after leaving his friends to head home in "The 11:59"?
(a) A car horn.
(b) A barking dog.
(c) A train whistle.
(d) An airplane.

11. What flies up from the river after Henri is seen disappearing into it with his family in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?
(a) A moth.
(b) A butterfly.
(c) Two bats.
(d) Three birds.

12. Who was the father of Ajax in Greek mythology?
(a) Aeacus.
(b) Peleus.
(c) Teucer.
(d) Telamon.

13. When Harper realizes he cannot sell his brother, who does he decide to sell to the slave dealers instead in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?
(a) Henri's daughter.
(b) Henri's son and wife.
(c) Henri's daughter and wife.
(d) Henri's wife.

14. Into what river does Harper watch his brother leap to his death in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?
(a) Green River.
(b) Topps River.
(c) Fall River.
(d) Snake River.

15. In Hebrew, the name Esau means what?
(a) Leader.
(b) Tall.
(c) Hairy.
(d) Wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does a fire take place in "The Sight"?

2. When did Britain outlaw slavery?

3. The plantation owner in "We Organized" is described as being what?

4. Who organized the union of workers associated with the Pullman Palace Car Company?

5. The mayor in "Justice" announces that Alvin Tinsley died how?

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