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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Henry request he be buried?
(a) Near the house, separate from the family cemetery.
(b) In a separate cemetery from the slaves who have died on the plantation.
(c) In the same cemetery, near but not among, the slaves who have died on his plantation.
(d) In the Robbins' family cemetery.

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

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

4. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?
(a) High blood pressure.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Seizures.

5. Why does Loretta suggest fieldwork be suspended in the aftermath of Henry Townsend's death?
(a) To keep from disturbing the mourners.
(b) To prevent misunderstandings later.
(c) To wait until decisions are made as to what to do with the plantation and slaves.
(d) To prevent spoiling the journey of Henry's soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who admonishes Henry to show vigilance and responsibility toward his slaves?

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

3. How is Luke killed?

4. Who is Philomena?

5. Who is chosen to be sheriff when Patterson resigns two years later?

(see the answer key)

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