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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Moses?
(a) Slave owner on a Virginia plantation.
(b) Overseer of slaves on a Virginia plantation.
(c) Farmer in Virginia.
(d) Son of a plantation owner in Virginia.

2. What is John Skiffington's job at the time he decides to marry?
(a) Slave patroller.
(b) Sheriff.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Deputy sheriff.

3. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?
(a) Alice is afraid of small spaces.
(b) Alice was abused by a previous owner.
(c) Alice is looking for her missing child.
(d) Alice was hit in the head by a mule.

4. What does the Act of 1806 require?
(a) That all freed slaves carry freedom papers.
(b) That all freed slaves register with local law enforcement.
(c) That all freed slaves pay extra taxes on their income.
(d) That all freed slaves leave Virginia within twelve months.

5. What is unusual about the fact that Henry Townsend owns slaves?
(a) Henry is the child of slaves currently owned by a neighbor.
(b) Henry is an abolitionist.
(c) Henry was beaten by slaves.
(d) Henry was once a slave himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry do with the gift his parents bring him every Sunday during their visits?

2. In whose crate does Rita hide in order to attempt her escape?

3. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?

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

5. Why are the slave patrols formed?

(see the answer key)

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