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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the new sheriff organize to help crack down on runaway slaves?
(a) A fifty man militia.
(b) A twenty man deputy roll.
(c) A twelve man slave patrol.
(d) A hundred man military regiment.

2. Who are Louis and Dora?
(a) Robbins' freed servants.
(b) Robbins' children with Philamena.
(c) Robbins' slaves.
(d) Robbins' children with his wife.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What event caused the loss of county records in Manchester County?

3. From whom does Henry buy his first piece of land and his first slave?

4. What has Fern's mother taught her about the man she should marry?

5. What does Broussard offer to buy for Skiffington with the proceeds from the sale of Moses?

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