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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 Broussard offer to buy for Skiffington with the proceeds from the sale of Moses?
(a) A new gun.
(b) A new slave.
(c) A new map of the world.
(d) A new horse.

2. What event caused the loss of county records in Manchester County?
(a) The dissolution of the county.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) A 1912 fire.
(d) The Civil War.

3. To whom does patroller Travis sell a dying cow?
(a) Henry Townsend.
(b) Barnum Kinsey.
(c) Clarence Wilford.
(d) Oden Peoples.

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

5. What does Caldonia order Moses to do in the future in regard to decisions about the slaves?
(a) To make a nightly report to her personally.
(b) To create a democracy where all the slaves make the major decisions.
(c) To turn over the overseer's job to Louis.
(d) To leave decision making to her and her family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For whom does John Skiffington work?

3. Why does Robbins order Moses to undress in the sheriff's office?

4. Who was to perform the funeral service for Henry Townsend?

5. Who becomes Henry's mentor despite Augustus' disapproval?

(see the answer key)

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