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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who becomes Henry's mentor despite Augustus' disapproval?
(a) Oden Peoples.
(b) William Robbins.
(c) Barnum Kinsey.
(d) John Skiffington.

3. Why does Skiffington believe slavery is just and should be preserved?
(a) Due to the fact that it is legal under Virginia law.
(b) Due to the fact that the Southern economy relies on it.
(c) Due to the fact that he enjoys keeping slaves.
(d) Due to the fact that it is sanctioned in the Bible.

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

5. 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 the young ones will help make being a slave easier to stand.
(c) He believes only the young ones can excite his desires.
(d) He believes only the young ones understand his needs.

6. What fear causes Clara to call Skiffington to her home?
(a) That her slave, Ralph, is going to kill her.
(b) That her slave, Ralph, is stealing from her.
(c) That her slave, Ralph, is going to run away.
(d) That her slave, Ralph, is dying.

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

8. What decision does Moses make that angers Caldonia?
(a) To punish lazy slaves with whippings.
(b) To force the slaves to work past dark.
(c) To refuse the slaves food and water.
(d) To punish Stamford and Clement.

9. Why does Stamford stop a couple of children from picking blueberries one late afternoon?
(a) A storm is coming.
(b) So he can eat all the berries.
(c) The children might hurt themselves on the bushes.
(d) The children are sick and tired.

10. Who is chosen to be sheriff when Patterson resigns two years later?
(a) Counsel Skiffington.
(b) John Skiffington.
(c) William Robbins.
(d) Henry Townsend.

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

12. Who stops Augustus as he makes his way home after delivery furniture to a client?
(a) Travis, Skiffington, and Robbins.
(b) Peoples, Kinsey, and Elias.
(c) Skiffington, Robbins, and Thomas.
(d) Travis, Peoples, and Kinsey.

13. To whom does Revend Moffett preach obedience?
(a) White servants.
(b) Law officials.
(c) Indentured slaves.
(d) The slaves.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event caused the loss of county records in Manchester County?

2. What threat does Robbins level on Philamena when she returns from Richmond after her second attempt to run away?

3. Who does Caldonia believe is a better master to slaves--a white man or a black man?

4. What does Augustus Townsend do to make his living?

5. What unusual demand does Moses make to Robbins?

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