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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) Overseer of slaves on a Virginia plantation.
(b) Son of a plantation owner in Virginia.
(c) Farmer in Virginia.
(d) Slave owner on a Virginia plantation.

2. Who does Augustus buy from his former owner, William Robbins?
(a) His cousin, Mike.
(b) His mother, Rita.
(c) His wife, Mildred.
(d) His son, Jack.

3. What does Alice often do as she walks down the road?
(a) Talks to herself.
(b) Calls for her missing family.
(c) Picks weeds.
(d) Sings.

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

5. In whose crate does Rita hide in order to attempt her escape?
(a) The Robbins'.
(b) The Townsends'.
(c) The Pattersons'.
(d) The Skiffingtons'.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?

2. What is John Skiffington's job at the time he decides to marry?

3. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?

4. What does the Act of 1806 require?

5. Where does Skiffington meet his future bride?

(see the answer key)

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