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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9 (p. 268 - 288).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Valentine's eldest son?
(a) John.
(b) Paul.
(c) Oliver.
(d) James.

2. 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) Philadelphia.
(b) Edenton.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Charleston.

3. For how much money did a representative from the Randall plantation buy Ajarry?
(a) $450.
(b) $292.
(c) $239.
(d) $125.

4. Where is the Wells' housekeeper from?
(a) Nigeria.
(b) France.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Scotland.

5. How many children did Ajarry give birth to?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Wells tell their housekeeper in order to keep her away from working when Cora is sick?

2. Who speaks after Valentine during the community meeting in "Indiana"?

3. About how old is the train engineer that finally picks Cora up after the explosion at Sam's house in "North Carolina"?

4. Where were Ajarry and the other slaves taken upon arriving in America to be certified clear of illness?

5. Why does the narrator say that the captain of the slave ship that brought Ajarry from her homeland staggered the culture and disposition of the slaves he peddled?

(see the answer key)

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