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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jebediah accost Fern on the road to her home?
(a) He claims Ramsey stole his saddle.
(b) He claims Fern stole his horse.
(c) He claims Ramsey owes him five hundred dollars.
(d) He claims Fern is his long lost sister.

2. 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 group of fugitive slaves.
(c) A wagon train.
(d) A militia fighting Mexicans.

3. How is Luke killed?
(a) Luke is trampled by a couple of horses.
(b) Luke is hit by lightening.
(c) Luke is beaten to death by a slave patroller for being out after dark.
(d) Luke dies from being overworked by a neighboring farmer.

4. In whose crate does Rita hide in order to attempt her escape?
(a) The Skiffingtons'.
(b) The Robbins'.
(c) The Pattersons'.
(d) The Townsends'.

5. Why do Alice's owners put up with her odd behavior?
(a) Alice is entertaining.
(b) Alice is a good worker.
(c) Alice is the daughter of the owner's cousin.
(d) Alice is a brillant artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robbins continuously raise the asking price for Henry as Augustus attempts to buy his freedom?

2. What does Henry do with the gift his parents bring him every Sunday during their visits?

3. What does the Act of 1806 require?

4. Who is Clara Martin?

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

(see the answer key)

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