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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does John Skiffington work?
(a) William Robbins.
(b) Sheriff Gilly Patterson.
(c) Henry Townsend.
(d) The people of Manchester County.

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

3. Why did John Skiffington leave North Carolina?
(a) To move to a state where slave ownership was legal and encouraged.
(b) To bury his mother in her home state.
(c) To be closer to his father's relatives.
(d) His father had a dream that they should free their slaves and all the slaves of the state.

4. What is John Skiffington's job at the time he decides to marry?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Deputy sheriff.
(c) Slave patroller.
(d) Sheriff.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Skiffington's future bride?

2. What do the slaves on Townsend Plantation fear most when they hear of the death of Henry Townsend?

3. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?

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

5. Who is Rita?

(see the answer key)

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