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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Skiffington think should be done with Minerva, his slave, if the family were to move?
(a) She should remain with the family who cares for her.
(b) She should be freed.
(c) She should be forced into a beneficial marriage.
(d) She should be sold to a plantation.

2. Who does Caldonia believe is a better master to slaves--a white man or a black man?
(a) A black man.
(b) A white man with a black overseer.
(c) A black man with a white overseer.
(d) A white man.

3. What does Calvin swear he would do with his own slaves if his mother was not standing in his way?
(a) Sell them.
(b) Whip them.
(c) Work them harder.
(d) Free them.

4. Who stops Augustus as he makes his way home after delivery furniture to a client?
(a) Peoples, Kinsey, and Elias.
(b) Travis, Skiffington, and Robbins.
(c) Travis, Peoples, and Kinsey.
(d) Skiffington, Robbins, and Thomas.

5. Who is chosen to be sheriff when Patterson resigns two years later?
(a) Henry Townsend.
(b) Counsel Skiffington.
(c) William Robbins.
(d) John Skiffington.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Revend Moffett preach obedience?

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

3. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?

4. Who is Reverend Moffett having an affair with?

5. What does Rita hide under inside this crate in order to escape?

(see the answer key)

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