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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 72, Chapters 1 - 7).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Prentiss really want George to be quiet?
(a) It will upset Landry if he is not quiet.
(b) He needs to trap food and George is scaring it away.
(c) People are tracking Prentiss.
(d) His ears hurt.

2. What is George making for breakfast for himself when he is interrupted by a visitor in Chapter 6?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Porridge.
(c) Bacon.
(d) Sausage.

3. Who is one of the first visitors to the Walker's house after news of Caleb's death?
(a) Henry.
(b) James.
(c) Fred.
(d) Mildred.

4. What is George looking for in the woods?
(a) The beast.
(b) A specific herb.
(c) A chicken.
(d) A solar eclipse.

5. Why does Landry get beaten so often?
(a) The overseer chooses him to take the beatings for the slaves who escaped.
(b) As revenge for his father running away.
(c) He never does all his work.
(d) He talks back all the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Landry attracted to in Chapter 2?

2. What does someone try to steal from the clothesline in Chapter 2?

3. Who is George's wife?

4. How large is George Walker's land?

5. What is one thing George loves to do that is unusual for a man of his time?

(see the answer key)

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