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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frazier's interviewee claim made slavery okay?
(a) The politicians said it was.
(b) It was a way of life, the only way most people knew.
(c) Both the law and Bible sanctioned it.
(d) The President said it was.

2. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?
(a) On Christmas Day.
(b) The day Henry's father buys his freedom.
(c) On the day Henry dies.
(d) During the celebration for the Fourth of July.

3. What is the first job Henry has after winning his freedom from slavery?
(a) Making furniture with his father.
(b) Caring for the horses on a local farm.
(c) Working in cotton fields.
(d) Making boots.

4. Why does Robbins continuously raise the asking price for Henry as Augustus attempts to buy his freedom?
(a) Robbins does not believe any slave should be free.
(b) Robbins does not believe Henry should be free.
(c) Robbins does not want to separate Henry from his surrogate mother, Rita.
(d) Robbins cares for Henry and likes his quaility of work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Luke?

2. What does the new sheriff organize to help crack down on runaway slaves?

3. What is the first gift Elias ever whittled and who was it for?

4. What punishment did Henry hire Oden Peoples to carry out against Elias for attempting to run away?

5. Who was to perform the funeral service for Henry Townsend?

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