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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the slave, Stamford, insist on only consorting with young women rather than women his own age?
(a) He believes only the young ones can excite his desires.
(b) He believes only the young ones can keep up with his stamina.
(c) He believes the young ones will help make being a slave easier to stand.
(d) He believes only the young ones understand his needs.

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

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

4. What does Augustus show these people that are later destroyed by one of these men?
(a) Freedom papers.
(b) A pass from the Townsend plantation.
(c) An ID badge.
(d) A passport.

5. What did Maude's husband, Tilmon, want to do with their slaves after the death of their third child?
(a) Sell them.
(b) Buy more.
(c) Kill them.
(d) Free them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Luke?

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

3. Who digs Henry's grave before the funeral service?

4. What do the slaves on Townsend Plantation fear most when they hear of the death of Henry Townsend?

5. What gift does John Skiffington's cousin, Counsel, give to him at the wedding?

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