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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Caldonia believe is a better master to slaves--a white man or a black man?
(a) A black man.
(b) A white man with a black overseer.
(c) A white man.
(d) A black man with a white overseer.

2. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?
(a) Calvin Newman.
(b) John Skiffington.
(c) Henry Townsend.
(d) William Robbins.

3. What does Rita hide under inside this crate in order to escape?
(a) John Skiffington's books.
(b) Augustus Townsend's walking sticks.
(c) William Robbins' whips.
(d) Gilly Patterson's clothing.

4. Who does Augustus buy from his former owner, William Robbins?
(a) His son, Jack.
(b) His mother, Rita.
(c) His wife, Mildred.
(d) His cousin, Mike.

5. How many children do Caldonia and Henry have?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first job Henry has after winning his freedom from slavery?

2. Why does Robbins continuously raise the asking price for Henry as Augustus attempts to buy his freedom?

3. Who does Fern say was the first freed slave she taught and possibly her brightest student?

4. Why does John Skiffington decide to marry?

5. What does the Act of 1806 require?

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