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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?
(a) Alice was hit in the head by a mule.
(b) Alice is afraid of small spaces.
(c) Alice is looking for her missing child.
(d) Alice was abused by a previous owner.

3. 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 spoiling the journey of Henry's soul.
(c) To prevent misunderstandings later.
(d) To wait until decisions are made as to what to do with the plantation and slaves.

4. With whom does Skiffington side when the feud over Travis' cow gets out of hand?
(a) Travis.
(b) Both.
(c) The new owner.
(d) Neither.

5. Where does Henry request he be buried?
(a) In the Robbins' 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) Near the house, separate from the family cemetery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Act of 1806 require?

2. Who is Philomena?

3. Who is Rita?

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

5. Where do Augustus and Mildred stay when they are visiting their son's plantation?

(see the answer key)

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