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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What profession does Saskia's husband force her into, first in Philadelphia, and later, North Carolina?
(a) Housekeeping.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Nursing.

3. How does Augustus react to the news that Henry has become a slave owner?
(a) Augustus warns that only trouble can come from a black man acting like a white man.
(b) Augustus congratulates his son and celebrates this moment of glory.
(c) Augustus tells Henry his future is looking bright.
(d) Augustus breaks Henry's shoulder with a walking stick.

4. What did Maude do to stop her husband from doing what he wanted with his slaves?
(a) Divorced him.
(b) Poisoned him.
(c) Sued him.
(d) Stabbed him.

5. How does Robbins react when he finds Philamena in Richmond after she has run away a second time?
(a) He offers her a divorce.
(b) He threatens to lock her in her room,
(c) He has her arrested.
(d) He beats her to near death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the slave, Stamford, insist on only consorting with young women rather than women his own age?

2. What object does Calvin own that inspires his dreams of moving away from Manchester County to find love and passion?

3. Who does Anderson Frazier approach to speak to about his latest writing project?

4. How is Luke killed?

5. What does Augustus show these people that are later destroyed by one of these men?

(see the answer key)

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