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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does John Skiffington's cousin, Counsel, give to him at the wedding?
(a) A middle-aged slave.
(b) A new house.
(c) A new carriage.
(d) A child slave.

2. Who is Moses?
(a) Son of a plantation owner in Virginia.
(b) Slave owner on a Virginia plantation.
(c) Overseer of slaves on a Virginia plantation.
(d) Farmer in Virginia.

3. What has Fern's mother taught her about the man she should marry?
(a) Not to marry a man with more money than her.
(b) Not to marry a man with less money than her.
(c) Not to marry a man with lighter skin than her own.
(d) Not to marry a man with darker skin than her own.

4. 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.

5. Who is Skiffington's future bride?
(a) Winifred Patterson.
(b) Fern Elston.
(c) Minerva Skiffington.
(d) Clara Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robbins continuously raise the asking price for Henry as Augustus attempts to buy his freedom?

2. Who is Philomena?

3. Why are the slave patrols formed?

4. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?

5. What does the new sheriff organize to help crack down on runaway slaves?

(see the answer key)

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