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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the slaves on Townsend Plantation fear most when they hear of the death of Henry Townsend?
(a) They will be sold to less kind slave owners.
(b) They will be sold and separated from their loved ones.
(c) They will be forced to continue working for the plantation.
(d) They will be freed and forced to leave Virginia.

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

3. 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 understand his needs.
(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 can excite his desires.

4. What object does Calvin own that inspires his dreams of moving away from Manchester County to find love and passion?
(a) A snowglobe.
(b) A picture of a family.
(c) A magazine article.
(d) A newspaper clipping.

5. Why does Loretta suggest fieldwork be suspended in the aftermath of Henry Townsend's death?
(a) To prevent misunderstandings later.
(b) To prevent spoiling the journey of Henry's soul.
(c) To wait until decisions are made as to what to do with the plantation and slaves.
(d) To keep from disturbing the mourners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stamford stop a couple of children from picking blueberries one late afternoon?

2. What does Caldonia order Moses to do in the future in regard to decisions about the slaves?

3. Why are the slave patrols formed?

4. Who is Clara Martin?

5. How does Augustus react to the news that Henry has become a slave owner?

(see the answer key)

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