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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the large landowners of Manchester County become unhappy with Sheriff Patterson?
(a) Due to the incidences of missing slaves.
(b) Due to an increase in the sheriff's salary.
(c) Due to incidences of cruelty against slaves.
(d) Due to the increase in crime.

2. What fear causes Clara to call Skiffington to her home?
(a) That her slave, Ralph, is going to kill her.
(b) That her slave, Ralph, is going to run away.
(c) That her slave, Ralph, is stealing from her.
(d) That her slave, Ralph, is dying.

3. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Seizures.
(c) Cancer.
(d) High blood pressure.

4. Why does Skiffington believe slavery is just and should be preserved?
(a) Due to the fact that the Southern economy relies on it.
(b) Due to the fact that he enjoys keeping slaves.
(c) Due to the fact that it is legal under Virginia law.
(d) Due to the fact that it is sanctioned in the Bible.

5. Who disappears from Caldonia's plantation in the days after Alice, Priscilla, and Jamie leave?
(a) Stamford, Delphie, and Elias.
(b) Gloria and Stamford.
(c) Moses, Gloria, and Clement.
(d) Moses, Elias, and Celeste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rita hide under inside this crate in order to escape?

2. Who is Philomena?

3. What decision does Moses make that angers Caldonia?

4. What happens to nine-year-old Abundance Crawford during the journey south with the slave traders?

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

(see the answer key)

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