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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?
(a) On Christmas Day.
(b) The day Henry's father buys his freedom.
(c) During the celebration for the Fourth of July.
(d) On the day Henry dies.

3. Where does Skiffington meet his future bride?
(a) At the home of Gilly Patterson.
(b) At the local merchantile.
(c) At the local hotel.
(d) At the home of William Robbins.

4. What does Henry do with the gift his parents bring him every Sunday during their visits?
(a) Bribes the overseer so he does not have to work.
(b) Bribes the slave patrol to allow him to wander the countryside.
(c) Bribes the groom to give him the position.
(d) Bribes Robbins to keep raising his price.

5. Why do the large landowners of Manchester County become unhappy with Sheriff Patterson?
(a) Due to an increase in the sheriff's salary.
(b) Due to the incidences of missing slaves.
(c) Due to the increase in crime.
(d) Due to incidences of cruelty against slaves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who opens the crate and frees Rita after her forty-one hour trip East?

3. How many children do Caldonia and Henry have?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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