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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does John Skiffington work?
(a) Sheriff Gilly Patterson.
(b) The people of Manchester County.
(c) William Robbins.
(d) Henry Townsend.

2. What does the Act of 1806 require?
(a) That all freed slaves register with local law enforcement.
(b) That all freed slaves carry freedom papers.
(c) That all freed slaves leave Virginia within twelve months.
(d) That all freed slaves pay extra taxes on their income.

3. Who was to perform the funeral service for Henry Townsend?
(a) Rev. Moffett.
(b) Rev. Morris.
(c) Robbins.
(d) Caldonia.

4. What do the slaves on Townsend Plantation fear most when they hear of the death of Henry Townsend?
(a) They will be sold and separated from their loved ones.
(b) They will be sold to less kind slave owners.
(c) They will be forced to continue working for the plantation.
(d) They will be freed and forced to leave Virginia.

5. What is the first gift Elias ever whittled and who was it for?
(a) A comb for Celeste.
(b) A doll for Tessie.
(c) A horse for Luke.
(d) A carriage for Clement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Anderson Frazier approach to speak to about his latest writing project?

2. Who is exempt from the Act of 1806 because of the generosity of local whites?

3. Who is Luke?

4. Who does Fern say was the first freed slave she taught and possibly her brightest student?

5. Why does John Skiffington decide to marry?

(see the answer key)

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