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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

5. Where does the shipping crate take Rita?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Portland.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the large landowners of Manchester County become unhappy with Sheriff Patterson?

2. Where does Skiffington meet his future bride?

3. Why do Alice's owners put up with her odd behavior?

4. Who is Moses?

5. Who is chosen to be sheriff when Patterson resigns two years later?

(see the answer key)

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