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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 child slave.
(b) A new house.
(c) A middle-aged slave.
(d) A new carriage.

2. Who does Augustus buy from his former owner, William Robbins?
(a) His wife, Mildred.
(b) His mother, Rita.
(c) His son, Jack.
(d) His cousin, Mike.

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

4. What does Robbins want to see happen to help support the sheriff's actions?
(a) A militia formed.
(b) A military regime brought in.
(c) An increase in the number of deputies.
(d) A slave patrol organized.

5. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?
(a) Calvin Newman.
(b) John Skiffington.
(c) Henry Townsend.
(d) William Robbins.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Luke killed?

2. What habit does Ramsey have that causes trouble for him and for Fern?

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

4. Who is Skiffington's future bride?

5. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?

(see the answer key)

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