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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the large landowners of Manchester County become unhappy with Sheriff Patterson?
(a) Due to an increase in the sheriff's salary.
(b) Due to the increase in crime.
(c) Due to the incidences of missing slaves.
(d) Due to incidences of cruelty against slaves.

2. Who does Anderson Frazier approach to speak to about his latest writing project?
(a) Alice Night.
(b) Caldonia Townsend.
(c) Mildred Townsend.
(d) Fern Elston.

3. From whom does Henry buy his first piece of land and his first slave?
(a) Augustus Townsend.
(b) William Robbins.
(c) Gilly Patterson.
(d) John Skiffington.

4. What mistake does Frazier make when he approaches this woman to discuss his latest writing project?
(a) Frazier assumes she is white.
(b) Fazier assumes she wants to talk about slavery.
(c) Frazier assumes she once owned slaves.
(d) Frazier assumes she was once a slave.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frazier's interviewee claim made slavery okay?

2. Who is prisoner Jean Broussard accused of killing?

3. What does Skiffington think should be done with Minerva, his slave, if the family were to move?

4. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?

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

(see the answer key)

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