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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Jebediah step on that causes an infection in his foot?
(a) A rattle snake.
(b) A scorpion.
(c) A nail.
(d) A mesquite thorn.

3. What does Robbins want to see happen to help support the sheriff's actions?
(a) A militia formed.
(b) A slave patrol organized.
(c) An increase in the number of deputies.
(d) A military regime brought in.

4. What did Maude do to stop her husband from doing what he wanted with his slaves?
(a) Sued him.
(b) Divorced him.
(c) Poisoned him.
(d) Stabbed him.

5. Who gives food and shelter to Counsel when he reaches Merryville, Louisiana?
(a) The Jenkins family.
(b) The Morris family.
(c) The Elton family.
(d) The Travis family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frazier's interviewee claim made slavery okay?

2. What language does the leader of this group Counsel runs into in Texas speak?

3. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?

4. What event caused the loss of county records in Manchester County?

5. Why does Skiffington count Oden and his testimony for Travis about Augustus as that of only half a man?

(see the answer key)

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