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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who digs Henry's grave before the funeral service?
(a) The male slaves.
(b) Moses, Elias, and Stamford.
(c) Calvin, Louis, and Augustus.
(d) Calvin, Robbins, and Moses.

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

4. Who does Henry attempt to choke during a disagreement over dinner at Fern's one Sunday night?
(a) Calvin.
(b) Louis.
(c) Ramsey.
(d) Moses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did John Skiffington leave North Carolina?

2. What does Robbins want to see happen to help support the sheriff's actions?

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

4. What does Henry do with the gift his parents bring him every Sunday during their visits?

5. Who is Rita?

(see the answer key)

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