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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who digs Henry's grave before the funeral service?
(a) Moses, Elias, and Stamford.
(b) Calvin, Louis, and Augustus.
(c) The male slaves.
(d) Calvin, Robbins, and Moses.

2. What is the major legal issue facing Sheriff Skiffington?
(a) Abolitionists.
(b) Runaway slaves.
(c) Drunks.
(d) Theft.

3. Who is Moses afraid might see him as he makes his nightly forays into the woods?
(a) Alice.
(b) Loretta.
(c) Delphie.
(d) Priscilla.

4. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?
(a) The day Henry's father buys his freedom.
(b) On the day Henry dies.
(c) On Christmas Day.
(d) During the celebration for the Fourth of July.

5. What gift does John Skiffington's cousin, Counsel, give to him at the wedding?
(a) A new house.
(b) A child slave.
(c) A middle-aged slave.
(d) A new carriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stamford believe is his fate?

2. Why do people believe Alice wanders at night?

3. Who is prisoner Jean Broussard accused of killing?

4. Who accuses Moses of working the slaves too hard and too late into the day?

5. Who is named overseer in the wake of Moses' disappearance?

(see the answer key)

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