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

2. What does Augustus Townsend do to make his living?
(a) Serves food in a restaurant.
(b) Is a deputy sheriff.
(c) Builds furniture.
(d) Makes boots.

3. Who admonishes Henry to show vigilance and responsibility toward his slaves?
(a) William Robbins.
(b) Sheriff Skiffington.
(c) Caldonia Townsend.
(d) Augustus Townsend.

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

5. How is Luke killed?
(a) Luke is hit by lightening.
(b) Luke is trampled by a couple of horses.
(c) Luke is beaten to death by a slave patroller for being out after dark.
(d) Luke dies from being overworked by a neighboring farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Caldonia believe is a better master to slaves--a white man or a black man?

2. Who does Augustus buy from his former owner, William Robbins?

3. Who is Philomena?

4. From whom does Henry buy his first piece of land and his first slave?

5. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?

(see the answer key)

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