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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about the fact that Henry Townsend owns slaves?

2. Why does John Skiffington decide to marry?

3. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?

4. For whom does John Skiffington work?

5. What does Augustus Townsend do to make his living?

(see the answer key)

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