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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children do Caldonia and Henry have?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

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

3. What does Counsel Skiffington take from a nice couple who nursed him through an illness in South Carolina?
(a) A horse and buggy.
(b) A horse and saddle.
(c) A mule and saddle.
(d) A horse and food.

4. Who arrives in Manchester County, causing John Skiffington to think of Rip Van Winkle?
(a) Counsel Skiffington.
(b) Augustus Townsend.
(c) William Robbins.
(d) Moses.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word does Maude use to refer to Caldonia and Calvin's slaves?

3. How does Caldonia react to the stricken slave and Moses' part in forcing that slave to work sick?

4. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?

5. Who does Henry attempt to choke during a disagreement over dinner at Fern's one Sunday night?

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