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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives food and shelter to Counsel when he reaches Merryville, Louisiana?
(a) The Jenkins family.
(b) The Elton family.
(c) The Travis family.
(d) The Morris family.

2. To whom does Revend Moffett preach obedience?
(a) The slaves.
(b) Indentured slaves.
(c) White servants.
(d) Law officials.

3. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?
(a) William Robbins.
(b) Calvin Newman.
(c) John Skiffington.
(d) Henry Townsend.

4. What does Jebediah step on that causes an infection in his foot?
(a) A mesquite thorn.
(b) A nail.
(c) A rattle snake.
(d) A scorpion.

5. Who decides to buy Jebediah when it is learned that he forged his freedom papers and is to return to his original owner?
(a) Maude.
(b) Fern.
(c) Robbins.
(d) Caldonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robbins order Moses to undress in the sheriff's office?

2. Who becomes Henry's mentor despite Augustus' disapproval?

3. What is the major legal issue facing Sheriff Skiffington?

4. How does Robbins react when he finds Philamena in Richmond after she has run away a second time?

5. Why does Fern believe Caldonia's mother never would have allowed Henry to court her daughter?

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