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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 Travis decide he wants the cow returned to him after he has already sold it?
(a) The new owner learns the cow is expecting a calf.
(b) The new owner sells it for more money than he paid for it.
(c) It begins producing milk.
(d) It gets over the illness that should have killed it.

2. Why does Skiffington believe slavery is just and should be preserved?
(a) Due to the fact that it is legal under Virginia law.
(b) Due to the fact that the Southern economy relies on it.
(c) Due to the fact that it is sanctioned in the Bible.
(d) Due to the fact that he enjoys keeping slaves.

3. What does Stamford believe is his fate?
(a) To die of a wasting disease.
(b) To live to see slaves freed.
(c) To live until he is the oldest man in the county.
(d) To die soon.

4. What profession does Saskia's husband force her into, first in Philadelphia, and later, North Carolina?
(a) Nursing.
(b) Housekeeping.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Slavery.

5. What does Robbins want to see happen to help support the sheriff's actions?
(a) A slave patrol organized.
(b) A military regime brought in.
(c) A militia formed.
(d) An increase in the number of deputies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event caused the loss of county records in Manchester County?

2. What fate lies ahead of Jebediah when it is discovered he has forged his freedom papers?

3. Who is Saskia Wilhelm?

4. What does Moses include in his reports to Caldonia every night?

5. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?

(see the answer key)

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