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

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 any slave should be free.
(d) Robbins does not believe Henry should be free.

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

3. Who is Rita?
(a) A slave who knows how to read and teaches others to read.
(b) A slave who became surrogate mother to Henry Townsend after his parents bought their freedom.
(c) A slave who works as personal maid to Robbins' wife.
(d) A slave who was killed by a slave owner attempting to cause fear in other runaway slaves.

4. What does Skiffington often stop to do while traveling on horseback?
(a) Eat.
(b) Read his Bible.
(c) Speak with neighbors.
(d) Fish.

5. What does Broussard speak to Robbins about during his visit to the jail?
(a) Running a plantation.
(b) Selling him two slaves.
(c) Owning slaves in general.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Maude do to stop her husband from doing what he wanted with his slaves?

2. What does Augustus Townsend do to make his living?

3. What unique problem does the arrest of Jebediah present for Sheriff Skiffington?

4. Who is Luke?

5. Why does Loretta suggest fieldwork be suspended in the aftermath of Henry Townsend's death?

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