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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Caldonia believe is a better master to slaves--a white man or a black man?
(a) A white man.
(b) A black man with a white overseer.
(c) A white man with a black overseer.
(d) A black man.

2. How does Augustus react to the news that Henry has become a slave owner?
(a) Augustus congratulates his son and celebrates this moment of glory.
(b) Augustus warns that only trouble can come from a black man acting like a white man.
(c) Augustus breaks Henry's shoulder with a walking stick.
(d) Augustus tells Henry his future is looking bright.

3. What does Skiffington think should be done with Minerva, his slave, if the family were to move?
(a) She should be freed.
(b) She should be sold to a plantation.
(c) She should remain with the family who cares for her.
(d) She should be forced into a beneficial marriage.

4. Where does Skiffington meet his future bride?
(a) At the home of William Robbins.
(b) At the home of Gilly Patterson.
(c) At the local hotel.
(d) At the local merchantile.

5. What type of writing does Anderson Frazier do?
(a) Novels.
(b) Non-fiction books.
(c) Pamphlets.
(d) Articles.

6. Why does Robbins chase down Philamena himself when she runs away to Richmond a second time?
(a) She is his slave.
(b) She is his daughter.
(c) She is his wife.
(d) She is his lover.

7. 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) Hobble him.
(d) Cut off his tongue.

8. Why does Fern believe Caldonia's mother never would have allowed Henry to court her daughter?
(a) His skin was darker than Caldonia's.
(b) He had no money.
(c) He owned slaves.
(d) He was once a slave himself.

9. What did Maude do to stop her husband from doing what he wanted with his slaves?
(a) Sued him.
(b) Divorced him.
(c) Stabbed him.
(d) Poisoned him.

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

11. What does the Act of 1806 require?
(a) That all freed slaves pay extra taxes on their income.
(b) That all freed slaves leave Virginia within twelve months.
(c) That all freed slaves register with local law enforcement.
(d) That all freed slaves carry freedom papers.

12. What does Calvin swear he would do with his own slaves if his mother was not standing in his way?
(a) Sell them.
(b) Whip them.
(c) Work them harder.
(d) Free them.

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

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

15. Who is exempt from the Act of 1806 because of the generosity of local whites?
(a) Moses.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Mildred.
(d) Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Robbins react when he finds Philamena in Richmond after she has run away a second time?

2. What is the major legal issue facing Sheriff Skiffington?

3. Who are Henry's favorite authors?

4. What does Alice often do as she walks down the road?

5. Who is prisoner Jean Broussard accused of killing?

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