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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who runs away from the Townsend Plantation under pressure from Moses?
(a) Alice, Pricilla, and Jamie.
(b) Alice, Elias, and Celeste.
(c) Alice, Loretta, and Bennett.
(d) Alice, Louis, and Calvin.

2. What is unusual about the fact that Henry Townsend owns slaves?
(a) Henry was once a slave himself.
(b) Henry is an abolitionist.
(c) Henry is the child of slaves currently owned by a neighbor.
(d) Henry was beaten by slaves.

3. Who is Clara Martin?
(a) Skiffington's mother-in-law.
(b) Skiffington's cousin by marriage.
(c) Skiffington's cousin.
(d) Skiffington's mother.

4. What does Counsel run into as he enters Texas and finds himself surrounded by a pack of dogs?
(a) A group of immigrants.
(b) A militia fighting Mexicans.
(c) A group of fugitive slaves.
(d) A wagon train.

5. Which woman does Elias develop an affection for while a slave on the Townsend Plantation?
(a) Celeste.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Loretta.
(d) Delphie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Darcy and Stennis finally manage to sell Augustus to for fifty-three dollars?

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

3. Where does Skiffington tell his wife he would someday like to move to?

4. What place does Calvin dream of going to, in hopes that his passions will be reciprocated?

5. Who takes in Stamford to help heal his wounds after a fight with his cabin mate, Clement?

(see the answer key)

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