View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistake does Frazier make when he approaches this woman to discuss his latest writing project?
(a) Frazier assumes she is white.
(b) Fazier assumes she wants to talk about slavery.
(c) Frazier assumes she was once a slave.
(d) Frazier assumes she once owned slaves.

2. What does Counsel run into as he enters Texas and finds himself surrounded by a pack of dogs?
(a) A militia fighting Mexicans.
(b) A group of fugitive slaves.
(c) A wagon train.
(d) A group of immigrants.

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

4. Who does Augustus buy from his former owner, William Robbins?
(a) His wife, Mildred.
(b) His cousin, Mike.
(c) His son, Jack.
(d) His mother, Rita.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes in Stamford to help heal his wounds after a fight with his cabin mate, Clement?

2. What plantation does Saskia come to live on?

3. What is Broussard's punishment for his crime?

4. What is John Skiffington's job at the time he decides to marry?

5. What inspires the punishment Henry orders for Elias when he is caught attempting to run away?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 254 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample