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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes in Stamford to help heal his wounds after a fight with his cabin mate, Clement?
(a) Moses.
(b) Celeste.
(c) Delphie.
(d) Caldonia.

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

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

4. What does Robbins want to see happen to help support the sheriff's actions?
(a) An increase in the number of deputies.
(b) A slave patrol organized.
(c) A militia formed.
(d) A military regime brought in.

5. For what reason does one of the jurors on Broussard's trial believe the man was convicted?
(a) He had a foreign accent.
(b) He was poor.
(c) He was a slaveholder.
(d) He was guilty.

6. What does Rita hide under inside this crate in order to escape?
(a) John Skiffington's books.
(b) Augustus Townsend's walking sticks.
(c) Gilly Patterson's clothing.
(d) William Robbins' whips.

7. What does Augustus Townsend do to make his living?
(a) Is a deputy sheriff.
(b) Builds furniture.
(c) Makes boots.
(d) Serves food in a restaurant.

8. What word does Maude use to refer to Caldonia and Calvin's slaves?
(a) Power.
(b) Legacy.
(c) Shame.
(d) Disgrace.

9. What mistake does Frazier make when he approaches this woman to discuss his latest writing project?
(a) Frazier assumes she once owned slaves.
(b) Frazier assumes she is white.
(c) Fazier assumes she wants to talk about slavery.
(d) Frazier assumes she was once a slave.

10. Who is Skiffington's future bride?
(a) Minerva Skiffington.
(b) Fern Elston.
(c) Winifred Patterson.
(d) Clara Martin.

11. With whom does Skiffington side when the feud over Travis' cow gets out of hand?
(a) Neither.
(b) Travis.
(c) The new owner.
(d) Both.

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

13. What punishment did Henry hire Oden Peoples to carry out against Elias for attempting to run away?
(a) Cut off his toes.
(b) Cut off his ear.
(c) Cut off his tongue.
(d) Hobble him.

14. What does Broussard offer to buy for Skiffington with the proceeds from the sale of Moses?
(a) A new slave.
(b) A new gun.
(c) A new map of the world.
(d) A new horse.

15. Who does Henry attempt to choke during a disagreement over dinner at Fern's one Sunday night?
(a) Calvin.
(b) Ramsey.
(c) Moses.
(d) Louis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies as his wife and teacher discuss the fate of two slaves whose owner has died?

2. Why do the large landowners of Manchester County become unhappy with Sheriff Patterson?

3. What causes a fight between Stamford and his cabin mate, Clement?

4. How does Augustus react to the news that Henry has become a slave owner?

5. What do the slaves on Townsend Plantation fear most when they hear of the death of Henry Townsend?

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