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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John Skiffington decide to marry?
(a) To have a companion.
(b) To have children.
(c) To obey the Bible.
(d) To please his father.

2. What does the new sheriff organize to help crack down on runaway slaves?
(a) A hundred man military regiment.
(b) A twenty man deputy roll.
(c) A fifty man militia.
(d) A twelve man slave patrol.

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

4. Who is exempt from the Act of 1806 because of the generosity of local whites?
(a) Mildred.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Moses.
(d) Henry.

5. Why did John Skiffington leave North Carolina?
(a) To move to a state where slave ownership was legal and encouraged.
(b) To be closer to his father's relatives.
(c) To bury his mother in her home state.
(d) His father had a dream that they should free their slaves and all the slaves of the state.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Henry request he be buried?

2. Why do Alice's owners put up with her odd behavior?

3. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?

4. What is John Skiffington's job at the time he decides to marry?

5. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?

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