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

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 the young ones will help make being a slave easier to stand.
(b) He believes only the young ones can excite his desires.
(c) He believes only the young ones understand his needs.
(d) He believes only the young ones can keep up with his stamina.

2. What fear causes Clara to call Skiffington to her home?
(a) That her slave, Ralph, is going to run away.
(b) That her slave, Ralph, is going to kill her.
(c) That her slave, Ralph, is stealing from her.
(d) That her slave, Ralph, is dying.

3. How long does Jebediah camp outside Fern's house before the slave patrol finally arrests him?
(a) One month.
(b) One day.
(c) One week.
(d) One year.

4. Why does Stamford stop a couple of children from picking blueberries one late afternoon?
(a) The children are sick and tired.
(b) The children might hurt themselves on the bushes.
(c) So he can eat all the berries.
(d) A storm is coming.

5. What fate lies ahead of Jebediah when it is discovered he has forged his freedom papers?
(a) Jail time.
(b) Death.
(c) Constant beatings from his owner.
(d) Sale to a new owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plantation does Saskia come to live on?

2. To whom does Revend Moffett preach obedience?

3. For what reason does one of the jurors on Broussard's trial believe the man was convicted?

4. What causes a fight between Stamford and his cabin mate, Clement?

5. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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