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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the new sheriff organize to help crack down on runaway slaves?
(a) A twenty man deputy roll.
(b) A fifty man militia.
(c) A twelve man slave patrol.
(d) A hundred man military regiment.

2. What information about Ramsey does Jebediah reveal to Fern that changes the climate of her marriage?
(a) That Ramsey gambled away the mortgage to their home.
(b) That Ramsey cheats on her.
(c) That Ramsey is legally married to another woman.
(d) That Ramsey beats the slaves.

3. How does Augustus react to the news that Henry has become a slave owner?
(a) Augustus breaks Henry's shoulder with a walking stick.
(b) Augustus congratulates his son and celebrates this moment of glory.
(c) Augustus tells Henry his future is looking bright.
(d) Augustus warns that only trouble can come from a black man acting like a white man.

4. What object does Calvin own that inspires his dreams of moving away from Manchester County to find love and passion?
(a) A magazine article.
(b) A snowglobe.
(c) A newspaper clipping.
(d) A picture of a family.

5. What does Caldonia swear she intends to do with the slaves?
(a) Free them.
(b) Treat them with more discipline than Henry showed.
(c) Carry on with Henry's shepherd-master ways.
(d) Allow Calvin to take over their care.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who disappears from Caldonia's plantation in the days after Alice, Priscilla, and Jamie leave?

2. Why does Jebediah accost Fern on the road to her home?

3. Who is Saskia Wilhelm?

4. Who has John Skiffington begun to lust after even as he begins to see his career falling apart?

5. Why does Travis decide he wants the cow returned to him after he has already sold it?

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