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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 (p. 71 - 106).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the reward poster in the beginning of "South Carolina," the author states, "I have been informed she is lurking in and about" what location?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Charleston.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Edenton.

2. Where was Ajarry's first husband sold to a sugar plantation?
(a) In Louisiana.
(b) In Florida.
(c) In South Carolina.
(d) In North Carolina.

3. What was the profession of Arnold Ridgeway's father?
(a) He was a patroller.
(b) He was a blacksmith.
(c) He was a banker.
(d) He was a butcher.

4. How long ago does the reward poster in the opening of "South Carolina" say the slave girl ran away?
(a) Nine months ago.
(b) Two months ago.
(c) Six months ago.
(d) One month ago.

5. Who has signed the reward poster that opens "South Carolina"?
(a) Martin Wells.
(b) Benj P. Wells.
(c) James R. Rosewell.
(d) Elijah Lander.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Arnold Ridgeway when he took up with the patrollers?

2. How far did Big Anthony make it from the Randall plantation before he was discovered?

3. On what slave ship was Ajarry taken from her homeland?

4. Where is Bessie Carpenter supposed to be from?

5. What is the name of Cora's mother?

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