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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What punishment did Henry hire Oden Peoples to carry out against Elias for attempting to run away?
(a) Cut off his tongue.
(b) Cut off his toes.
(c) Cut off his ear.
(d) Hobble him.

2. What does Robbins want to see happen to help support the sheriff's actions?
(a) A slave patrol organized.
(b) An increase in the number of deputies.
(c) A military regime brought in.
(d) A militia formed.

3. Why does Stamford stop a couple of children from picking blueberries one late afternoon?
(a) The children might hurt themselves on the bushes.
(b) So he can eat all the berries.
(c) The children are sick and tired.
(d) A storm is coming.

4. What habit does Ramsey have that causes trouble for him and for Fern?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Fighting.

5. Which woman does Elias develop an affection for while a slave on the Townsend Plantation?
(a) Loretta.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Celeste.
(d) Delphie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes a fight between Stamford and his cabin mate, Clement?

2. What has Fern's mother taught her about the man she should marry?

3. Who are Henry's favorite authors?

4. What inspires the punishment Henry orders for Elias when he is caught attempting to run away?

5. Who is Saskia Wilhelm?

(see the answer key)

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