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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?
(a) On Christmas Day.
(b) During the celebration for the Fourth of July.
(c) The day Henry's father buys his freedom.
(d) On the day Henry dies.

2. What does Frazier's interviewee claim made slavery okay?
(a) It was a way of life, the only way most people knew.
(b) Both the law and Bible sanctioned it.
(c) The politicians said it was.
(d) The President said it was.

3. Who opens the crate and frees Rita after her forty-one hour trip East?
(a) Augustus Townsend.
(b) A cop named Paddy Smith.
(c) William Robbins.
(d) An immigrant named Mary Conlon.

4. Who is exempt from the Act of 1806 because of the generosity of local whites?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Moses.
(c) Henry.
(d) Mildred.

5. Where does Skiffington meet his future bride?
(a) At the local hotel.
(b) At the home of William Robbins.
(c) At the local merchantile.
(d) At the home of Gilly Patterson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes a fight between Stamford and his cabin mate, Clement?

2. What did Maude do to stop her husband from doing what he wanted with his slaves?

3. Why does Loretta suggest fieldwork be suspended in the aftermath of Henry Townsend's death?

4. What mistake does Frazier make when he approaches this woman to discuss his latest writing project?

5. Why are the slave patrols formed?

(see the answer key)

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