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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Seizures.
(c) High blood pressure.
(d) Diabetes.

4. Who was to perform the funeral service for Henry Townsend?
(a) Robbins.
(b) Rev. Morris.
(c) Rev. Moffett.
(d) Caldonia.

5. What does Broussard speak to Robbins about during his visit to the jail?
(a) France.
(b) Running a plantation.
(c) Owning slaves in general.
(d) Selling him two slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first gift Elias ever whittled and who was it for?

2. In whose crate does Rita hide in order to attempt her escape?

3. Who is Rita?

4. To whom does Revend Moffett preach obedience?

5. Why does Robbins order Moses to undress in the sheriff's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes the feud between Harvey Travis and Clarence Wilford?

2. For whom does Elias carve a doll? What is significant about this doll?

3. Before Henry is freed, who does he go with Robbins to Richmond to track down and return to Manchester County?

4. Where does Skiffington want to move and what does he plan to do with Minerva once they arrive?

5. Who does Skiffington meet at his boss, Patterson's, house and where is she from?

6. What gift are John Skiffington and his wife, Winifred, given at their wedding?

7. Who dies in Chapter 1?

8. Who does Calvin have a crush on? Why does Calvin believe this person would rebuff any suggestions of romance? Where does Calvin want to go and why?

9. Why does Calvin not shake the slaves' hands and what does he wish to do with his own slaves?

10. After Henry is freed, who teaches him the value of money and helps him make money with his bootmaking skills?

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