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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Augustus Townsend do to make his living?
(a) Is a deputy sheriff.
(b) Serves food in a restaurant.
(c) Builds furniture.
(d) Makes boots.

2. For whom does John Skiffington work?
(a) The people of Manchester County.
(b) Sheriff Gilly Patterson.
(c) Henry Townsend.
(d) William Robbins.

3. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?
(a) A whistle.
(b) A bowl.
(c) A horse.
(d) A doll.

4. Who is exempt from the Act of 1806 because of the generosity of local whites?
(a) Mildred.
(b) Henry.
(c) Moses.
(d) Augustus.

5. Who is chosen to be sheriff when Patterson resigns two years later?
(a) William Robbins.
(b) Henry Townsend.
(c) Counsel Skiffington.
(d) John Skiffington.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robbins continuously raise the asking price for Henry as Augustus attempts to buy his freedom?

2. Why does Skiffington believe slavery is just and should be preserved?

3. Why does John Skiffington decide to marry?

4. What does Robbins want to see happen to help support the sheriff's actions?

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

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