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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the slaves on Townsend Plantation fear most when they hear of the death of Henry Townsend?
(a) They will be forced to continue working for the plantation.
(b) They will be freed and forced to leave Virginia.
(c) They will be sold and separated from their loved ones.
(d) They will be sold to less kind slave owners.

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

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

5. Why does John Skiffington decide to marry?
(a) To have children.
(b) To have a companion.
(c) To please his father.
(d) To obey the Bible.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?

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

4. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?

5. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?

(see the answer key)

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