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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (p. 132 - 160).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the train conductor tell Cora he cannot take him with her when he drops her in "North Carolina"?
(a) Because the train is faulty.
(b) Because the patrollers are out.
(c) Because he is in maintenance.
(d) Because he is going back south.

3. For how much money was Ajarry first sold after arriving in America?
(a) $239.
(b) $450.
(c) $226.
(d) $125.

4. Who is the doctor that Cora sees when she first visits the new hospital in "South Carolina"?
(a) Dr. Martin.
(b) Dr. Wells.
(c) Dr. Stevens.
(d) Dr. Anderson.

5. How did Ajarry attempt to kill herself a second time on the slave ship passage?
(a) By cutting her wrists.
(b) By drowning.
(c) By hanging.
(d) By cutting her neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the station master's daughter who visits him while Cora hides in the attic in "North Carolina"?

2. For how much money did a representative from the Randall plantation buy Ajarry?

3. Approximately how old is the "negro girl" that is described in the notice that opens "North Carolina"?

4. Where is Bessie Carpenter supposed to be from?

5. On what date is the "Thirty Dollar Reward" listed in "Georgia"?

(see the answer key)

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