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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Fern say was the first freed slave she taught and possibly her brightest student?
(a) Calvin.
(b) Caldonia.
(c) Louis.
(d) Henry.

2. What punishment did Henry hire Oden Peoples to carry out against Elias for attempting to run away?
(a) Hobble him.
(b) Cut off his ear.
(c) Cut off his toes.
(d) Cut off his tongue.

3. What does Broussard speak to Robbins about during his visit to the jail?
(a) Selling him two slaves.
(b) Running a plantation.
(c) Owning slaves in general.
(d) France.

4. What is John Skiffington's job at the time he decides to marry?
(a) Deputy sheriff.
(b) Sheriff.
(c) Slave patroller.
(d) Mayor.

5. Who admonishes Henry to show vigilance and responsibility toward his slaves?
(a) William Robbins.
(b) Augustus Townsend.
(c) Caldonia Townsend.
(d) Sheriff Skiffington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustus show these people that are later destroyed by one of these men?

2. What unusual demand does Moses make to Robbins?

3. Why does the slave, Stamford, insist on only consorting with young women rather than women his own age?

4. What place does Calvin dream of going to, in hopes that his passions will be reciprocated?

5. Where do Augustus and Mildred stay when they are visiting their son's plantation?

(see the answer key)

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