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

2. What does Broussard speak to Robbins about during his visit to the jail?
(a) Owning slaves in general.
(b) Selling him two slaves.
(c) France.
(d) Running a plantation.

3. With whom does Skiffington side when the feud over Travis' cow gets out of hand?
(a) The new owner.
(b) Travis.
(c) Both.
(d) Neither.

4. Why do Robbins and Henry come to the sheriff's office to see Skiffington while Broussard is a prisoner there?
(a) Travis has been cruel to Robbins.
(b) Travis has been cruel to Henry.
(c) Robbins is missing a slave.
(d) Henry has been robbed.

5. Who is Rita?
(a) A slave who was killed by a slave owner attempting to cause fear in other runaway slaves.
(b) A slave who works as personal maid to Robbins' wife.
(c) A slave who knows how to read and teaches others to read.
(d) A slave who became surrogate mother to Henry Townsend after his parents bought their freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Luke killed?

2. Who is Skiffington's future bride?

3. Who does Anderson Frazier approach to speak to about his latest writing project?

4. What unusual demand does Moses make to Robbins?

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

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