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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was to perform the funeral service for Henry Townsend?
(a) Rev. Morris.
(b) Robbins.
(c) Caldonia.
(d) Rev. Moffett.

2. Why does Fern believe Caldonia's mother never would have allowed Henry to court her daughter?
(a) His skin was darker than Caldonia's.
(b) He was once a slave himself.
(c) He owned slaves.
(d) He had no money.

3. Why do Alice's owners put up with her odd behavior?
(a) Alice is a good worker.
(b) Alice is a brillant artist.
(c) Alice is the daughter of the owner's cousin.
(d) Alice is entertaining.

4. What is Skiffington concerned about in light of the number of missing slaves from Caldonia's plantation?
(a) That Caldonia will move to have him replaced as sheriff for not finding her slaves.
(b) That Robbins will lose faith in him like he did Patterson.
(c) That the missing slaves will kill him in his sleep.
(d) That the missing slaves will be killed by his patrollers.

5. How much does Caldonia estimate Alice, Priscilla, and Jamie are worth based on the books Henry kept in regard to the slaves?
(a) Fifteen dollars.
(b) Fifteen hundred dollars.
(c) Fifteen thousand dollars.
(d) Fifty dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stops Augustus as he makes his way home after delivery furniture to a client?

2. Who does Moses think needs to be out of the picture to clear the way for Caldonia to free him and marry him?

3. Who does Mildred claim ignored her plea for help when she went to report her husband missing at the sheriff's office?

4. What information about Ramsey does Jebediah reveal to Fern that changes the climate of her marriage?

5. Who does Skiffington believe is behind the disappearances of Alice, Priscilla, and Jamie?

(see the answer key)

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